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We Live in a Society

In an interdependent society, we must acknowledge our obligations to the collective: We must care for each other in our most extreme times of need and work together to survive.

Harvard College Democrats and Harvard Republican Club: The Importance of Political Discourse

https://youtu.be/Wec0wx-T21Q Associate U.S. Editor Chloe E.W. Levine moderates a dialogue between Menat Bahnasy, President of the Harvard College Democrats, and Wesley Donhauser, President of the...

In New York, A Blow to Democracy

Especially in New York, elections have long served as evidence of the state’s resilience. As the coronavirus shakes society to its core, we could have used that symbol once again.

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.

A Young Person’s Recipe for Hope in a Time of Fear

A majority of America’s youth describe themselves as suffering. Yet young people still harbor hope.

What’s in a Name?: Discrepancies in Professions of Patriotism

Young Americans’ responses to questions about their patriotism vary based on the specific words used to ask them. Understanding these discrepancies could provide valuable insight into the dimensions of young voters’ love for their country, helping campaigns calculate how best to harness that love in the name of victory.

What does it mean to be American?

Young people across the nation approach notions of "Americanism" and "patriotism" with varying definitions and levels of support. This variation, informed by a long history of racism and xenophobia, reveals that there is a major disconnect in whether or not members do feel that they are equal citizens of a common country.

Patriots may be Dying, but Patriotism is Still Alive

In 20 years, this nation has seen a divergence of the meanings of “patriot” and “patriotic” — a divergence informed by both political and cultural changes over the past two decades.

Patriotism in the Media

“Patriotism” is a word that means very different things to different people, and this variation in meaning is both reflected in and driven by the media.

Youth Want Equal, Not Just Socialist, Institutions

Bernie Sanders' followers are not simply drawn to his socialist rhetoric, but rather to his desire to create institutions focused on personal liberty and equality, and that goal is here to stay.