Teacher Spotlight: Meet Professor Durga Gautam
Dr. Durga Gautam is a lecturer in the division of politics, philosophy and public affairs — a division of the
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politics
Opinion: Are we comfortable with women in positions of power?
The representation of women in leadership roles has significantly increased in recent years, along with recognition for the importance of
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Womxn’s March 2019 takes the streets of downtown Seattle
The third annual Womxn’s March on Seattle saw thousands march on Jan. 19 through downtown Seattle, kicking off a three-day
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Opinion: We must separate political conversations from the platform of pop culture icons
Social media and information sharing has helped create the illusion of a smaller world, social media and news outlets create
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Opinion: Comedians aren’t journalists — they’re entertainers
Television personalities are still using comedic platforms to both disseminate information and discuss complex political issues. Jon Stewart — during
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Opinion: Willkommen Weimar, all over again
Shortly after the end of World War I, Germany found itself in an interesting crossroads. They had just managed to
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Not a bang but a whimper: Communism is dying for good
Currently, hundreds of thousands are protesting in Venezuela due to government corruption, a lack of necessary resources and the collapse
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Opinion: Stay engaged when you’re enraged
I get it — the current political climate ignites a passion from within you. You might even need to express
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Opinion: The high road is the best road
It seems that more and more political subgroups and social justice movements are beginning to take on more aggressive tactics
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Opinion: The Democratic Party needs to fix itself
It’s been five months since the presidential election, and Newsweek is still asking, “Would Bernie Sanders have won?” Meanwhile, a
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