Disparities in the United States Youth Justice System Identity is something that is important to the human experience, but the current United States justice system has been using identity against youth of sexual and gender minorities (SGM) and of racial and ethnic minorities (REM). A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of…
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Book Review: Abortion: Our bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win
Author: Jessica Valenti Rating: 5/5 stars Genre(s): Nonfiction, Politics, Feminism Publication date: October 1, 2024 Jessica Valenti’s voice in “Abortion” is as full of rage as the millions of women impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Her expertise is on clear display with over 20 years of experience in the field of feminism,…
Project 2025: Death to disability rights
Project 2025 seeks to destroy the basic human rights and decades of progress that disabled people occupied a federal building and threw down their mobility aids to crawl up the Capitol steps for. These policies will have a detrimental impact on the disability community by removing our hard-fought most basic civil rights, making it significantly…
Alyssa’s 2024 Reading Wrap-Up
I’m a voracious reader; it’s my favorite way to unwind and escape from reality. I probably spend most of my time reading. Each year I challenge myself to read a certain number of books and pages, but I also set more personal goals that change year to year. In 2024, I wanted to focus on…
“I’m Not Political” – The Easy Way Out
Today, the phrase “I’m not political” has become a common response to political conversation. This attitude is especially prevalent among young people, who may experience disillusionment with political systems, dissatisfaction with candidates and a deluge of divisive issues. However, the decision to disengage from politics is, in itself, a political stance—one that carries significant consequences. As students, we have a unique…
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An Appeal to Intellectual Humility:
Reflections by Dr. Rebecca Moore and Dr. Leila Zakhirova Department of Political Science On November 16th, the Political Science department hosted a discussion on the Israel-Hamas conflict as part of our regular Politics Café series. These Café events offer an opportunity to encourage thoughtful, discipline-based discussion of contemporary political events in a less formal and…