politics

Educated

How does one survive in a survivalist household? When your only role models proclaim that the government is sinful, and that public education is a plot to control the populace? […]

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“Come From Away” and Charlottesville

A lot is happening right now in our country, and […]

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Goodbye, Spicey.

For all the entertainment you’ve provided me with these past few months, I can’t say I’ll miss you. In many ways, you were like an overplayed song– beginning as a […]

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That Frighteningly Familiar Feeling

While watching The Handmaid’s Tale, I can’t help but think two things: One, poor Rory Gilmore and Zoey Bartlet! You had everything going for you! And two, why does this premise […]

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Pepsi and Groupthink

Sometimes you’ve gotta wonder: What were you thinking? Get caught up in the moment? Unable to break away from that killer (of careers) idea? In my mind, this is the only […]

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U.S.-Russia Relations: What Should We Expect?

When 85-year-old Ambassador Jack Matlock enters our lecture hall, he strides to the front of the room, takes off his newsboy cap and waits expectantly for our Professor’s introduction. We’re […]

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Watching Malia Cry

Watching Malia cry…That moved me. Whatever your political affiliation, you cannot deny the beautiful tribute our President paid to his daughters in his Farewell Address. (I’d also say you cannot […]

Books, Film & Television

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

These days, “It’s a Wonderful Life” poses quite a few particularly relevant questions. Not only are we in the midst of a bustling Holiday season, but we are also coping […]

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“Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine”

In light of yesterday, National Coming Out Day, I thought […]

Raise a Glass

Raise a Glass to Campaign Fundraising

The last few months have seen a whirlwind of campaign fundraisers for Millennials. Getting the youth vote, as well as acquiring new, young donors is a process that Secretary Clinton’s […]

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Pins, Pins, All Kinds of Pins

As election season heats up, we’ll be seeing the return of a tried and tested political accessory: the pin. Since President George Washington’s election, campaign buttons have played a huge […]

Books, Film & Television

Ham4Hill

There’s so much to say about “Hamilton,” and I’ve struggled to tackle a particular angle because it doesn’t ever seem like I’m saying enough, like I’m highlighting every single thing […]