Why We All Need to Watch ‘Suffragette’
The film reminds us to not take our rights for granted while also making us reconsider how far the cause of gender equality has progressed to date.
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Ready to Rumble: Liveblogging the First Democratic Debate
Will Hillary hold court? Or will Sanders make her feel the Bern? And as for Martin, Lincoln, and Jim, will they even get a word in?
Politic Podcast: Episode 4 – Chatter with Sarah
In this episode, we speed date and interview Ward 1 Alder Sarah Eidelson. We conclude, as always, with our Rumor Mill.
An Abandoned Speaker Bid and a Party in Crisis
The latest political earthquake in Washington tells us a lot about the state of today’s Republican Party. It also raises the stakes for 2016.
‘Tested’: The High Stakes in High School Admissions
In his new documentary, filmmaker Curtis Chin takes on equal opportunity and racial diversity in NYC’s most prestigious public schools.
‘I Really Am Trying to Get Free’ – DeRay on Black Lives Matter
Mckesson discussed the role of protesting, social media, and 2016 politics in promoting racially just institutions.
‘Abortion Is a Cultural Band-Aid’ – The Vita et Veritas Conference at Yale
The annual pro-life event is especially timely as the issue of abortion has come to the fore both nationally and in the Yale-New Haven community.
Putin Raises the Stakes Following Rocky UN Summit
By supporting the Assad government with military force and international promises, he changed the Syrian conflict from a proxy war to one openly involving international powers.