Politics

I’m voting for Hillary Clinton. As a young, liberal, white male, that may come as a surprise. Bernie Sanders has captured the heart and soul of my generation through a … Continue reading "Why I’m Voting for Hillary"

Terrorist negotiations are typically viewed in a negative light. But what if they will result in lasting peace for a country who has been fighting a long war?

McGraw-Hill and the Texas textbook controversy brings to light some questions about history. What story are we telling our kids and how does that matter for our nation's consciousness?

The Prindle Institute is excited to announce the winners of the second annual High School Ethics Essay Contest! Over 200 high school students responded to the prompt “Does the United States have … Continue reading "High School Essay Contest Winners 2016"

Studies on gun violence and public health have long been stymied by Congressional and bureaucratic opposition. Amy Brown argues that it's time for this to change.

Trump rallies have become increasingly violent, but the candidate is sending mixed messages on whether he approves of this violent approach or not. Should Trump be held responsible for calming the chaos he has created?

The 2016 presidential campaign has brought free education back into the spotlight as a national issue. What are the hidden consequences or benefits of such proposals?

President Obama did not attend Justice Scalia's funeral earlier this year and now is missing Former First Lady Nancy Reagans funeral to attend SXSW. Is it fair to hold him to a higher standard of polite behavior? Should he have to attend the funerals of conservatives or are we being too demanding?

Part of Post-World War II policy in Germany was to ban Nazi propaganda and symbols from being displayed. This includes propaganda from the Nazi regime that we commonly see in … Continue reading "Mein Kampf and German Censorship"

The ethical aftermath of the Planned Parenthood shooting has been fraught with with political tension over abortion.

A proposed ban on smoking in public housing in NYC brings about a lot of concerns. Do implementation and cost weigh more than lives?

The referendum over the HERO bill, in Houston, Texas would protect citizens from discrimination. Its impact for the LGBQT community is quite controversial.

Hungarian photographer Norbert Baska sparked wild controversy with his new series "Der Migrant", featuring Syrian migrants in high couture.

Zunera Ishaq, a Muslim Pakistani immigrant, was deined Canadian citizenship because she wore her veil to the ceremony. What does this say about nationalism versus individual freedoms?

The dangers of viewing activists' interruption of Bernie Sanders at a Seattle rally from a single perspective.

Debating the Confederate flag's meaning requires an analysis of its history.

In Serbia, traces of postwar trauma can be found in the use of a single word.

Reactions to Obama's use of the N-word underscore a key debate about racism and obscenity.

Lingering ultranationalism continues to plague Serbian politics, identity and attempts to seek justice.

Studying in the former Yugoslavia forced me to face the impossibilities of complexity.