The phrase “nation-building,” in a vacuum, sounds positive. Building, after all, is constructive. Nevertheless, this phrase has become something with near universally negative associations in discussions of foreign policy. Of course, it […]
What We Talk About When We Talk About The Holocaust
I will forever be fascinated by how my Jewish Day School handled Holocaust Remembrance Day. There were three parts to it, each of which accorded with the maturity of the students involved. […]
Bored of Chase? Some food recommendations near us
The first months of a spring semester often feel long, tedious and kind of grey. But one thing that surely spices things up (pun definitely intended) is treating yourself here and there […]
The return of doublethink, the Orwellian nightmare
Just over one year ago on Jan. 25, 2017, The New York Times reported that sales of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel 1984 had increased by a whopping 9,500 percent since President […]
My experience of a shooting and my call to action
“We have to go,” my best friend said as she grabbed my hand and pulled me down the main hallway of the third floor, passing by the shoe and hair exhibits. We […]
Gun control: let’s talk statistics
(Note: This article was written before the Sutherland Springs, Texas church shooting.) On Oct. 1, 2017, the deadliest mass shooting in modern United States history was committed by 64-year-old Stephen Paddock. There […]
Maskirovka: Soviets, Russians, and the art of deception
In light of recent revelations regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election and in United States politics in general, it is worth taking a look at Russia’s history of covert political interference […]
Canceling the Debate: A Misunderstanding of the Devil’s Advocate
Playing devil’s advocate is a common discussion exercise in schools. It helps scholars see other perspectives and hone their debating skills. The game of devil’s advocate is a tool to be utilized […]
The Necessity for Comprehensive Taxes
Many conservative economists try to shift the blame of the tepid economic growth onto the regulatory and tax policies of the Obama era. However, these regulatory policies were necessary following the reckless […]
“Tax Reform Now”
Since the Great Recession ended in 2009, the U.S. has been locked in the worst economic recovery in our history. GDP growth rates over the eight-year Obama era have been just over […]