Leopoldo Burguete

Building walls to demarcate nation-state borders has been gaining political traction, as of late. The phenomenon of building walls is ultimately seen as a solution, and an easy answer for … Continue reading "Building the Wall"

In a recent feature article for Pitchfork, an online music magazine, contributor Steve Marsh follows Justin Vernon, the lead singer and founder of the band Bon Iver, who spent a … Continue reading "Bon Iver and the Economics of Art for Art’s Sake"

On balancing driverless cars' limitations on freedom with their benefits to the common good.

"The Sellout" uses satire to depict race relations, but is this an inappropriate way to address complex conversations, or a step toward a solution?

Britain's decision to leave to EU - "Brexit" - is seen by some as a rejection of globalization and due to the rise of globalization of nationalism, a phenomenon that could threaten global democracy.

Why did the President of Mexico decide to meet with an incendiary candidate who argues that the country is a haven for drugs and crime?

Donald Trump. Not a day goes by when I don’t hear that name. It is constantly on the news and it is what everybody is talking about. So much so, … Continue reading "Vote On Principle*"

David Shields' War Is Beautiful illuminates the questions surrounding the New York Times' coverage of the Iraq War.

Our current financial system has brought growth and development to the world. But the risk of failure might be getting too immense to continue.

The increasing violence and complexity of the Syrian Civil War has left diplomats with few realistic options.

Pope Francis will be visiting the United States. What can we expect from his visit?