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If You Care About Ukraine or Palestine, You Should Care About Sudan

Last week, I was shocked to find out that over 2,000 civilians had been massacred in a single day by the Russia-backed side in the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Most haven’t heard of this event: the Ardamata massacre, ethnically motivated, hasn’t

November 16, 2023

News

2023 General Election Recap

Pennsylvania: On Tuesday, Nov. 7, voters across the United States went to the polls and made their voices heard in the 2023 general election. In Pennsylvania and other select states, influential gubernatorial, legislative, and judicial seats were selected through Tuesday’s elections. In

November 16, 2023

News

Journalist and Commentator Jamelle Bouie Reframes the Political Fundamentals for the Swarthmore Community

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie reflected on the status of democracy today and its historical context for the annual Gilbert Lecture. The talk took place in Kohlberg Hall’s Scheuer Room and was hosted by the department of

November 9, 2023

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Jamelle Bouie on Higher Education, Journalism, and Civic Engagement

After New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie spoke at the department of political science’s annual Gilbert Lecture, and a busy day on Swarthmore’s campus, he spoke to The Phoenix about higher education, journalism, and civic engagement. Below is an edited transcript. Daniel

November 9, 2023

Highlights·Opinion

The Argentine Strategy: What the US Should (and Won’t) Learn From It

A few months ago, Argentina held primary elections for presidential and congressional races. The presidential winners? A self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist and an anti-crime conservative who led the race. The left-wing candidate of the incumbent party came in third. Come this week, however, with

October 26, 2023

Opinion

We Already Have a Multi-Party System, At Least In Congress

On Tuesday afternoon, eight Republicans — one moderate, one establishment, and six hardline — joined with 208 Democrats to remove Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as Speaker of the House. This leaves, effectively, 210 Republicans in support of McCarthy, 208 Democrats in favor of

October 5, 2023

Opinion

The Return of the German Far-Right: An Internationally-Focused Piece on the Importance of Staid Opposition

The presence of political opposition has, for centuries, been taken as a sign of good societal health: freedom of expression, democratic values, and the decentralization of power (i.e. checks and balances). Predating the genesis of the modern liberal democratic electoral tradition, the

September 28, 2023

Opinion

Schilling’s Leviathan: An Analysis of Research by The American Principles Project

Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down? Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn? Will he make many supplications unto thee? will

April 20, 2023

Highlights·Opinion

The Limits of Self-Determinism in the Vernacular Surrounding Ongoing Protests in Peru

At least 48 protesters have been killed and over 970 injured in the course of anti-government protests in Peru. The continuous demonstrations, roadblocks, and clashes with state forces — which were set off by the ousting of President Pedro Castillo — have

March 30, 2023

Highlights·Opinion

“Pro-Life” Ideology Is A Reflection Of The Dismal State Of American Education

In life, many people have to experience reconciling new information with their personal beliefs, whether or not those beliefs are religious. This process is personal to everyone. While religion and spirituality often carry negative connotations, they are subjective and not inherently negative;

March 23, 2023

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If You Care About Ukraine or Palestine, You Should Care About Sudan

2023 General Election Recap

Journalist and Commentator Jamelle Bouie Reframes the Political Fundamentals for the Swarthmore Community

The Phoenix in Conversation with Jamelle Bouie on Higher Education, Journalism, and Civic Engagement

The Argentine Strategy: What the US Should (and Won’t) Learn From It

We Already Have a Multi-Party System, At Least In Congress

The Return of the German Far-Right: An Internationally-Focused Piece on the Importance of Staid Opposition

Schilling’s Leviathan: An Analysis of Research by The American Principles Project

The Limits of Self-Determinism in the Vernacular Surrounding Ongoing Protests in Peru

“Pro-Life” Ideology Is A Reflection Of The Dismal State Of American Education

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