Why Democrats Underperformed on Election Night
Progressive politics are sabotaging the Democratic Party.
Sears and Streetcars: Color-Blind Capitalism at Work
History shows that capitalism is color-blind. Though not even three hundred years old, free-market capitalism has revolutionized the world. Its positive influence on general economic prosperity is undeniable; most successful countries have adopted some form of free market. However, a growing body of scholars criticize capitalism for its supposed corruption by historical inequities, most notably […]
The War On Christmas and the Conservative COVID Calamity
It’s that time of the year again, folks! Get your keyboards ready for outraged op-eds, caroling controversies, and coffee cup complaints! As the days grow short, the trees go bare, and snow coats the land, we must now engage in the time-honored, perennial tradition that so perfectly encapsulates the twenty-first-century American winter. Come all ye […]
Aliens on Venus or Human Foolhardiness?
Healthy skepticism is important, whether about our world or alien ones. No one predicted 2020 would unfold the way it did. The discovery of a novel coronavirus—and the world’s response to its spread—America’s racial reckoning, and the death of Supreme Court legend Ruth Bader Ginsburg are only a few of the life-changing events that have […]
The Real Reason the Critics Hate Hillbilly Elegy
The following includes plot details, including the film’s ending. Netflix’s adaptation of the novel Hillbilly Elegy recently garnered criticism from critics for allegedly portraying rural Americans negatively and glorifying author J. D. Vance’s escape from poverty. The controversy began before the film’s release, as critics gave overwhelmingly negative reviews; despite this, audiences responded well to […]
Northeastern’s Testing Dashboard Is Misleading
Since late June, when Northeastern announced plans to re-open campus, the university has been dedicated to strict guidelines and thorough testing protocols. The administration reduced classroom density, allowed students and faculty to attend and teach classes remotely, switched dining halls to take-out, and banned guests from campus housing. Students, faculty, and staff must undergo routine […]
How to Fight a War Without Weapons
War between states no longer starts on the battlefield. States continue to pursue hegemony—being powerful enough to dominate all other states. As weaker states become stronger, other powerful states will attempt to undermine them to prevent the rise of an alternative unipolar or bipolar power balance. Within the modern context of nuclear proliferation and the […]
The Macro Problems with Brazilian Microfinance
The proverb “Give a man a fish, he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he’ll eat for a lifetime” preaches temporary help aimed at long-term self-reliance. Microfinance attempts to follow this adage but consistently fails to deliver. That said, the opportunity it has provided to those on the cusp of or in […]
All Is Fair in Love Island and War
Illustration by Emily Rubin. “Anye impietie may lawfully be committed in love, which is lawlesse.” –John Lyly, Euphues Lyly’s adage—commonly uttered as “all is fair in love and war”—implies that conflict is as inherent to human nature as love and that rules don’t apply. The proverb also reflects realist theory, which believes states are rational […]
Episode 9: “America’s Health-Care Quilt” with Isabel Present
Photo by Pixabay Listen and subscribe to our podcast: Via Spotify | Via Apple Podcasts Isabel Present joins Max and Bryan to continue NUPR-spectives’ investigation of American health care. They discuss hidden costs, the individual mandate, and Medicare for All. Finally, Isabel joins Ariana for another installment of “Class Struggle.” To learn more, check out Isabel’s article “Bold […]