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ISIS is reestablishing itself in West Africa
In 2019, ISIS’ last stronghold in Syria fell to Kurdish militants and, since then, the jihadist group has mostly remained out of the headlines. While it has maintained a small presence in...
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The two-party system prevents sufficient representation
The more polarized this country becomes, the more I find myself asking what American politics would be without Republicans and Democrats. It is abundantly clear that the two-party system is not leaving...
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How to heal a broken heart
Heartbreak is a universal experience. But processing it is one of the hardest challenges to overcome — and as I face this experience, I want to reflect on what it feels like....
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The real world can get dark, children's shows should too
When I was a little kid, my daily after-school agenda consisted of only one item — plopping down on my living room floor and watching whatever happened to be playing on Disney...
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Boundaries shouldn't be barriers to caring
Growing up, I watched my dad wake up at ungodly hours of the morning before work to drive people to the airport. Usually, they didn’t even ask. It was a given —...
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Did you just say you're finished?: It's time to dismantle the orgasm gap
When we get to college, we quickly realize that our initial notions of sex and relationships are far different from what they once were. We transition into an uncharted area with new...
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Oscillating presidential party control will weaken the integrity of the law
It is difficult to explain the difference between the state and the government of a country. Governments are, by their own design, temporary and replaceable aspects of political life — administrations come...
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Reject the rise of anti-intellectualism — go to museums
This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at the American Museum of Natural History, where I engaged directly with visitors through dioramas and specimens to spark curiosity and conversation....
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“The Summer I Turned Pretty” is a mirror we don’t want to look into
Art is made to be critiqued. It is a crucial part of our culture, especially with media as popular as “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” But with its recent “ending,” one thing...
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Social media makes finding political common ground impossible
Social media algorithms are exceptionally good at learning what we like to see and then bombarding our feed with similar content. While this can be helpful when adopting a new hobby or...