Don Williams 
As an admissions officer at a prestigious private university, I quickly became aware of the constraints of my job. My colleagues and I were tasked with creating a diverse and competitive student body, but that often meant relying on trauma narratives from historically marginalized students to showcase their resilience and adversity. This practice is not …
Ten years ago, a group of journalists including documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras, blogger Glenn Greenwald, and a Guardian reporter, flew from New York to Hong Kong to meet an individual claiming to be a spy with a trove of secret documents. This individual turned out to be Edward Snowden, a contractor with the National Security …
The recent downfall of Chris Licht has become a prime example of the kind of sensational story that dominates today’s cable news landscape. Despite being pushed out of CNN, five days after a critical profile by Tim Alberta, Licht’s mistakes and lack of awareness were very apparent. His snide remarks aimed at the staff, and …
If you want to keep up with Arthur’s latest writings, sign up for an email notification whenever he releases a new column. According to a survey by Monster.com, an astounding 96% of American workers reported searching for a new job at the end of last year. Despite this, only around 30% of workers actually change …
As the 2024 election approaches, Gen Z is expected to significantly increase its impact on the outcome. Non-partisan forecasts estimate that between 7 to 9 million more members of the diverse Gen Z generation will cast their ballots, potentially surpassing the number of predominantly white Baby Boomers and older generations who have historically made up …
Donald Trump faces a daunting legal battle as he has been indicted on 37 felony counts for stealing classified documents and obstructing the investigation into the matter. However, the prosecution will face significant challenges in proving Trump’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Despite the strong factual evidence presented in the indictment, obtaining a conviction is …
As Donald Trump faced indictment, Republican politicians scrambled to pledge their loyalty to him and his base. Some even suggested retaliation, with Representative Andy Biggs tweeting that they had entered a “war phase” and urged an “eye for an eye” response. Failed gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, continuing her bid for VP on Trump’s ticket, warned …
Liberal democracy requires that the opposition has the right to field candidates of their choice, providing a fair chance to defeat the government through elections. However, this basic principle is being challenged in Poland, one of Europe’s crucial economic and military powers. The ruling Law and Justice party has established a commission to investigate Russian …
Marriage rates in the US are declining rapidly, with more young adults either delaying or forgoing marriage altogether. While there are various reasons for this trend, one factor often overlooked is the growing difficulty that young people face in finding partners who meet all their requirements, including emotional, physical, financial, and political. In recent years, …
In light of the recent controversy surrounding abortion laws, Republicans have proposed a compromise that is reminiscent of European countries’ approach to abortion, which permits it only in the first trimester and limits it thereafter, with certain exceptions. North Carolina became the first state to pass such a law over the governor’s veto, allowing abortion …