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05/24/2022

U.S. News: “The Politicization of the Supreme Court: A Look at Jackson’s Nomination and More” by Nicholas Urbati ‘25.

Urbati explores the U.S. Supreme Court’s increased polarization over time, particularly in light of Ketanji B. Jackson’s historic confirmation. Read more via the link in our bio!

01/24/2022

U.S. News: Current COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Policies in the US: The OSHA Mandate and More by Catherine Tsairis ‘25.

Given the ongoing federal and state-label battles over vaccine mandates, Tsairis critically highlights how now, the “Supreme Court has set an entirely new precedent” for the enforcement of vaccinations.

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12/29/2021

Opinion: “Democrats Are Set to Lose Big in 2022. Why Not Go Out With a Bang?” by Ryan Konarska ’25.

The Democrat party’s progressives and moderates may disagree on many things, but if there is one thing they can agree upon, it’s that their party may be in serious trouble if the Build Back Better plan does not pass. With Biden’s falling approval rating and potential turnovers in the next midterm election, Konarska asks, “why not go out with all policy guns blazing?”

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12/21/2021

International: “In the Fight for Women’s Rights” by Evelyn Howe ‘25.

Howe explores the trend of politicians using feminist language in order to promote their own agendas – a phenomenon labeled as “femonationalism”. However, behind this rhetoric, Howe warns against the danger of “further entrenching the subordination of women”.

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12/03/2021

The U.S. government spends nearly $38 billion every year to subsidize animal agriculture industries, but with the global food system producing more greenhouse gas emissions than any other industry, government spending warrants closer scrutiny. Jacob Essig ’22 analyzes the impacts of the animal agriculture industry – especially given its heightened costs in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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11/16/2021

U.S. News: “How Moderates in the Democratic Party Affect the National Agenda” by Nicholas Urbati ‘25.

Given increased political polarization, moderate politicians such as Senator Manchin and Senator Sinema have taken the center stage for legislative battles. Their pivotal votes on the Biden administration’s agenda point to how the “moderate wing’s influence is not going anywhere, anytime soon.”

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11/06/2021

International: “A Close Review of China’s Claim to Cease Overseas Coal Burning” by Emily Tsairis ‘25.

As a significant contributor of global carbon emissions, China’s recent announcement to stop its construction of overseas coal-burning power plants points to key progress in the push for renewable energy.

What does this mean for climate change mitigation? Read more via the link in our bio.

10/28/2021

Opinion: “Uber Has Betrayed Drivers. Market Socialism Can do Better” by Jacob Essig.

In a landmark decision, California recently ruled that Proposition 22, the ballot initiative that excluded many app-based workers from foundational labor laws, was unconstitutional. The decision represents an important advancement in the gig-worker-led movement for living wages.

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10/20/2021

International: “Islamic Insurgency in Cabo Delgado: The Reappearance of an Old Enemy” by Josh Wells ‘24.

Given ongoing terror tactics into the modern day, conflicts in the Cabo Delgado region threaten Middle Eastern stability. As Wells writes, “what began as local aggression by a group of young Islamist fundamentalists has grown into a significant national threat with a penchant for brutality.”

Read more about this critical development via the link in our bio!

09/20/2021

Opinion: “Democrats’ Failed Midterm Messaging” by Tony Owens ‘24.

With midterm elections rapidly approaching, Owens argues that Democrats are currently failing to promote effective campaign messaging, thus potentially leading to institutional takeover by Republicans for the House and Senate in 2022. Democrats, who hold thin majorities in both the House and Senate, face the prospect of losing critical elections in swing states that “will set the tone for the rest of Biden’s presidency.”

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08/27/2021

Applications for the Princeton Political Review are NOW OPEN!

Just visit the link in our bio to join the team today! We are Princeton’s only multi-partisan political publication, and we write on diverse topics such as upcoming presidential elections, the Middle East, the impacts of COVID-19, , and much more. Applying should only take a few minutes!

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08/23/2021

International: “The End of an Era: The Return of the Taliban and The Fall of Afghanistan” by Drew Hopkins ‘24.

20 years after the U.S. invaded Afghanistan to fight the “war on terror” following 9/11, the Taliban regime that the U.S. toppled in 2001 is now back in power. Frenzied scenes of Afghans trying to escape their new government and evacuate the country have left the world in shock. As Hopkins writes, whether the Taliban will continue its history of extremism remains to be seen, but it is certain that “Afghanistan is in the throes of a historic and dangerous transformation.”

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