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Breaking the Cycle of the Chicago Police Department
In the summer of 2016, I worked as an embedded journalist for Mikva Challenge, a Chicago-based non-profit. The…
An Open Letter to Anyone that is Afraid
As I witnessed Donald Trump's inauguration, I struggled to find a silver lining that made me feel the slightest bit…
Reconciliation and the Dirty War in Argentina: The…
The Specialized Agency known as the National Commission on the Disappearance of Persons can be described in 5…
Canada’s 150th Bonanza: Politics of Celebration
If you haven’t heard, it’s Canada’s 150th anniversary and Canada is making waves celebrating it. From free parks…
Trump’s Wall: A Divide in US-Mexico Relations
President Trump is gearing up to follow through on his campaign promise to strengthen border security and cut down…
Where Fact Trumps Fiction: In Defense of Journalism
Going through the comments section on news articles is not recommended, but if you insist on ruining your day,…
David Adjaye and Living Architecture
Despite its aesthetic affectations, urban architecture is far from a politically-detached art form. The city, as an…
The Turkey-Russia Rapprochement
Nearly a month following the assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, we have seen neither…
The Age of Disillusionment: Do Tweets Speak Louder Than…
In the run up to the inauguration, President-Elect Trump has openly threatened the Japanese Toyota industry in…
Artificial Intelligence and Job Security
In January 2017, Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance, a life insurance company based in Japan, has announced plans to…
Canadian Complacency: Trudeau in the Trump Era
“We’re actually closer than friends. We’re more like siblings,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a state…
The Rise of Reactionaries: An End to Ideological…
Seventeen years ago, the twenty-first century was given a rousing reception, seen as the harbinger of hopeful times…