Bad Bunny may not be running for office, but the global pop star has been louder than most politicians about what Puerto Rico lacks: autonomy. He is extremely vocal with his advocacy, his fear of Puerto Rico beckoning “another Hawaii,” and the id...
They creep out of the shadows, changing their political colors to whatever is most popular as elections draw near. Once in power, the cycle repeats, as they modify priorities to prepare for a reelection. They can be loud in shameless denial of ...
Meet Nyankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, two men buried together in the same tomb during the 5th dynasty in Egypt. Despite both having wives and families, the painting shows them embracing and touching noses. In Egyptian art, this act represents a kiss. This...
Since four score and seven years ago, political rhetoric has been both a political tool and a metric by which we assess our leaders. Word choice can play a huge role in determining the popularity of a leader and reception to his or her policies. In t...
Since four score and seven years ago, political rhetoric has been both a political tool and a metric by which we assess our leaders. Word choice can play a huge role in determining the popularity of a leader and reception to his or her policies. In t...
For the past week, Hong Kong has been the center of the biggest challenge against the Chinese central government since the Tiananmen protests of 1989. Thousands of Hong Kong citizens have taken part in rallies across the island, demanding the Chinese...
For the past week, Hong Kong has been the center of the biggest challenge against the Chinese central government since the Tiananmen protests of 1989. Thousands of Hong Kong citizens have taken part in rallies across the island, demanding the Chinese...
A Greek Cypriot dairy farmer protests the government’s ruling on new standards for halloumi cheese in May, 2012.Photo by Cyprus Mail. Reunification of the tiny Mediterranean island of Cyprus, divided since Turkey occupied the northern half in 1974,...
A Greek Cypriot dairy farmer protests the government’s ruling on new standards for halloumi cheese in May, 2012.Photo by Cyprus Mail. Reunification of the tiny Mediterranean island of Cyprus, divided since Turkey occupied the northern half in 1974,...
Photo by Ramesh Lalwani. Many ideas and images appear in our collective consciousness when we consider the relics of British colonialism: partitions, cricket and general exploitation. However, there is another, lesser-known remainder of the British r...
Photo by Ramesh Lalwani. Many ideas and images appear in our collective consciousness when we consider the relics of British colonialism: partitions, cricket and general exploitation. However, there is another, lesser-known remainder of the British r...
The primary image of Russian political leadership, in the current political climate, is that of a sultry Russian President Vladimir Putin, who cares not a whit for Western norms or demands. And when Russia’s economic leadership comes to mind, one e...
The primary image of Russian political leadership, in the current political climate, is that of a sultry Russian President Vladimir Putin, who cares not a whit for Western norms or demands. And when Russia’s economic leadership comes to mind, one e...
After the collapse of yet another round of US-backed peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and yet another violent conflict in Gaza this summer, what are the prospects for a peaceful resolution? Maen Rashid Areikat, Chief Represen...
After the collapse of yet another round of US-backed peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, and yet another violent conflict in Gaza this summer, what are the prospects for a peaceful resolution? Maen Rashid Areikat, Chief Represen...
“La historia es nuestra y la hacen los pueblos.” -Salvador Allende September 11 is a date to be remembered for more than one tragic event. An obscure era of Chilean history began when, on September 11, 1973, military forces bombed the P...
“La historia es nuestra y la hacen los pueblos.” -Salvador Allende September 11 is a date to be remembered for more than one tragic event. An obscure era of Chilean history began when, on September 11, 1973, military forces bombed the P...
The obvious is treated discretely in Brazil: Two women are fighting head-to-head for the presidency, one black and one white, and yet race is not at the forefront of the debate. Compared to when when President Obama was running for the presidency, th...
The obvious is treated discretely in Brazil: Two women are fighting head-to-head for the presidency, one black and one white, and yet race is not at the forefront of the debate. Compared to when when President Obama was running for the presidency, th...
In July, after several months of discussion, the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have finally established the New Development Bank. With an initial capital of $50 billion and a $100 billion reserve fund, the new insti...
In July, after several months of discussion, the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have finally established the New Development Bank. With an initial capital of $50 billion and a $100 billion reserve fund, the new insti...
Nouri al-Maliki’s abdication from the position of Iraqi Prime Minister last month sent shockwaves around the Middle East and the world. Under increasing pressure from his allies in Washington and from elsewhere on the international scene, Maliki re...
Nouri al-Maliki’s abdication from the position of Iraqi Prime Minister last month sent shockwaves around the Middle East and the world. Under increasing pressure from his allies in Washington and from elsewhere on the international scene, Maliki re...
A completely student-led panel on Palestine and Israel....
A completely student-led panel on Palestine and Israel....
Magdaleno Rose-Ávila, a revered hero in many Latino communities, former CNN hero of the year and a tireless civil-rights activist, was once a gang member. His experiences in and eventual disengagement with gangs galvanized a desire to expand opportu...
Magdaleno Rose-Ávila, a revered hero in many Latino communities, former CNN hero of the year and a tireless civil-rights activist, was once a gang member. His experiences in and eventual disengagement with gangs galvanized a desire to expand opportu...