The Trump administration’s falsehoods indicates a broader conflict where two groups are struggling for the power to define the truth.
Month: February 2017
Iran’s Political Climate
For all of his progressive rhetoric and his detente with the West, it is worth remembering that Rouhani, as well as his Moderate faction, is at his core a conservative- a moderate and pragmatic one, but a conservative nonetheless.
China vs. the Black Market
China has reported that it will ban its domestic ivory trade in 2017. Will this be an effective way to challenge the poaching of African Elephants?
Musical Activism in 2017
With the recent uptick in socially relevant releases, are we about to see a prosperous year for politically charged music?
Milo’s Elitist ‘Social Justice Warriors’ in Berkeley
The problem on college campuses is not as simple as a violation of free speech or protecting the integrity of intellectual diversity. Rather, the problem may be society’s lack of unifying values.
The Trump Administration’s Intern Problem
Washington’s current environment and the Trump administration’s volatility may deter students from applying to become interns on Capitol Hill, and Trump will have to watch his footing to avoid stepping on the toes of his free labor.
In Chicago, Two Administrations Spar on Policing
Chicago is the subject of two distinct visions of crime and crime-fighting. Analyzing how the Obama and Trump administrations address the city, as well as the broader issues of criminal justice, reveals how they both craft narratives about crime and policing.
Executive Disarray: Trinity v. Trump’s Immigration Order
Trinity University students and faculty are grappling with an environment of uncertainty after President Trump’s executive order on Immigration. This week, The Contemporary investigated law’s implications for students, took the pulse of legal debates, and evaluated the law’s impact on the campus climate.