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Defining Conservatism Locally in a Contentious Landscape

Posted on November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by Benjamin

Greene County showed strong support to President Donald Trump during the election—Trump received 10,849 votes from Greene County during the 2016 General Election, and Hillary Clinton received only 4,482, according to state data. Yet, the same county—and the entire congressional district it’s a part of—contains more registered Democrats than Republicans.

How the College Student Vote Will Impact a Minnesota Swing District

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Benjamin

Democrats could potentially be close to flipping the house, and whether students support a Democratic or Republican House, their vote will matter immensely in the outcome.

Number One Dining’s Food Insecurity Problem

Posted on October 13, 2018October 14, 2018 by Benjamin

‘Number one dining’ has become a point of hypocrisy and the extravagant events UMass Dining holds have become a source of annoyance. They believe UMass should divert funds that go towards throwing extravagant dining events and instead be used to help lower the cost of meal plans.

In Greene County, Pennsylvania, The Coal Industry Scars Landscape and Culture

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Benjamin

The declining coal industry in Greene County, Pennsylvania, has changed the economic prospects and lifestyle of the region.

Inside the RAICES Fight for Asylees Detained in Texas

Posted on September 24, 2018September 28, 2018 by Benjamin

Witnessing first-hand how an immigrant-serving organization handled changes in immigration policy— beginning with the zero tolerance policy, family separations, the Matter of A-B, and the relocation of migrant families— exemplified the dynamic pace of the job and the need for resilience of everyone involved.

Food Insecurity in Maine Sparks Summer Meal Programs for Students

Posted on September 16, 2018September 16, 2018 by Jennifergj

Hunger is a persistent and growing problem throughout Maine. According to USDA statistics released earlier this month, 6.4 percent of the state’s households have faced very low food security—the highest figure in New England and the fifth-highest nationwide.

Immigration Sanctuary Law Dispute Exhibits Oregon’s Rural-Urban Divide

Posted on September 6, 2018September 9, 2018 by Benjamin

The fight to eliminate Oregon’s sanctuary status looms large in the state’s rural-urban divide.

The Paradox of Sinophobia and Economic Ties in Vietnam

Posted on September 1, 2018September 2, 2018 by Benjamin

The Vietnamese government looks to balance the contrast between Vietnam’s need for trade with China, and its national identity.

Ohio oil Pipeline Fight Pits Local Activists Against National Forces

Posted on August 26, 2018August 28, 2018 by Benjamin

How can incrementalism and essentialism be combined for the actual, real-life people on the ground?

Global Evangelism Inc: John Hagee and the Israel Lobby

Posted on August 21, 2018December 8, 2018 by Benjamin

The historical and political undercurrents of the evangelical and Christian Zionist movements make Hagee one of the most underrated political figures in American life. His brand, advocacy for Israel, and compelling style support his influence on a movement that feels under attack.

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