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The Politics of Protectionism

To better protect the American economy, more focus needs to be given to educating voters and helping the “losers” of free trade so that the country can begin turning its back on protectionist policy.

The Political Economy of Australia’s Wildfires

This past summer, Australia experienced one of the most devastating fire seasons on record. But the fires have done little to ignite climate action on the national political stage. Instead, the country is actually increasing the rate of fossil fuel extraction and combustion — the very things which exacerbated these extreme weather events in the first place.

Looking to Las Estrellas: The Political Role of Latin American Science Fiction

As a kid, I always enjoyed reading sci-fi – reading about other cultures, new places, and the technological innovations that made getting to these worlds possible. When I started studying Latin America, though, I started wondering what critic Brian Slattery once wondered: “Where’s the Latin American science fiction?” As it turns out, the answer is simple: hiding in plain sight, waiting to be discovered.

How Blue Is Bluegrass?

Bluegrass, the slick younger cousin of string band, old-time, and a myriad of other musical influences, emerged just eighty years ago, and its reach is ever-expanding. As the genre’s audiences begin to approximate the diversity of the national identity to which it is so intimately tied, the political and cultural fractures that shape American life appear among its listeners.

Lessons from a UC Meeting

The task before the new UC leadership is no small one, but they are uniquely positioned to address the issues posed by distance and diversity and may end their term with more student support than what they started with.

Grading Policies: C is for Coronavirus

Harvard did not consult students before or after rolling out its first change to grading: extending the pass-fail deadline. For our grading policy to prioritize student well-being and educational equity, Harvard needs to initiate communication with students, not work around them until complaints are received. 

Culture Jamming: Subversion as Protest

By using the corporate tools of advertisement for their own purposes, jammers piggyback off of the power structures they hope to target.

Lasers: The Future of Protests

There is evidence to suggest that lasers could revolutionize protesting around the world, but the final decision to use a laser or not is fundamentally a personal choice all protesters need to consider. 

Making Change When Change is Hard: Civil Society and Advocacy in Singapore

Singapore's commitment to “engagement” with its civil society will be tested with time. The litmus test of this brand of consultative politics is its willingness to accept dissenting opinions and policy suggestions that sit uncomfortably with the status quo, and to dispel any lingering worries that these critical perspectives might result in reprisals.

From Tourists to Travelers

The sustainable and equitable future of tourism must focus on personalized experiences that work in conjunction with local communities. Only by doing so can the problems associated with mass tourism be alleviated.