Opinion
SIDDAPUREDDY: On a Woman’s Freedom to Insult
A courageous denunciation of the oppression and erosion of morality under Museveni’s cruel hand landed Nyanzi in jail.
Rocketman to Russia
A Russian film distribution company allegedly cuts several scenes from Sir Elton John’s biopic, in compliance with the state’s strict “gay propaganda” laws passed in 2013— igniting a debate over LGBTQ representation.
PARK: What Kamala Harris’ Prosecutor Past Means for Her 2020 Campaign
“Harris considers herself a progressive prosecutor for the 1990s, but a look into Harris’ past shows that her criminal justice record has not aged well among progressive voters in 2019.”
America’s Next Top Morally Upright Conservative
Republicans have become a party that claims to value what Amash values—“limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberty”—but push for greater government oversight, higher military spending, and infringements on civil and reproductive rights.
CARACCIO: Homage to Orwell—The Misinformation Campaign Against Catalonia
Spain’s politicians underhandedly, yet firmly, grip the pens of the nation’s reporters—the separation between politics and press is an illusion, and a flimsy one at that.
Those Who Live in Glass White Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones
The message of Trump’s tweet is clear: dissenting people of color are not welcome here.
BJORK: Rising Star or Shooting Star: Castro Capitalizes on the First Debate
“Castro’s focus on immigration, coupled with his strong performance in the first Democratic debate, make him a candidate worth listening to.”
The Green Wave: Here to Stay?
“The parties have capitalized on a combination of climate change inaction, stagnation of Europe’s ruling elite, and the sharp radicalization of the political spectrum to make their mark.”