Editorial Review

Ecuador’s Fuel Crisis Resolved After Violent Protests
In the Zeitgeist

Ecuador’s Fuel Crisis Resolved After Violent Protests

In early October, Ecuador’s capital, Quito, saw several protestors take to the streets after President Lenin Moreno ended a fuel subsidy for the country’s oil production. Back in March, the government of Ecuador met with the International Monetary Fund to create a $4.2 billion financing agreement which included cutting the four-decade long fuel subsidy.

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October 22, 2019
What is Happening With the Kurds in the Middle East Right Now?
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What is Happening With the Kurds in the Middle East Right Now?

Last week Turkey launched a large scale military assault against a Syrian militia largely comprised of Kurdish fighters. The attack comes only days after President Donald Trump announced the retreat of U.S. troops from northeast Syria, where U.S. backed-Kurdish forces were instrumental in the defeat of the Islamic State and the further containment of IS fighters. Some call the retreat and subsequent indifference to Turkey’s attack from the largely Kurdish region an outright betrayal of the Kurds.

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October 16, 2019
New Case, Same Story: SCOTUS Set to Decide New Louisiana Abortion Law
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New Case, Same Story: SCOTUS Set to Decide New Louisiana Abortion Law

n 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the case Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt-a controversial argument from Texas that focused on diminishing existing abortion access. After a lengthy deliberation, the Court voted 5-3 to maintain abortion access by striking down restrictive laws the Texas legislature attempted to enforce.

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October 16, 2019
Is Bernie Still Presidential? A Chat with NYU for Bernie Supporters
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Is Bernie Still Presidential? A Chat with NYU for Bernie Supporters

Many say that New York University is one of the most liberal universities in the United States. Safely nestled in a traditionally blue state, New York City itself has been an active participant in many progressive movements, from women’s rights, to gay rights, to gun reform protests. As a result, NYU students enjoy the opportunity to be as politically involved as they want. NYU’s liberal leanings, however, are not monolithic.

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October 16, 2019
The Problem of Race-Neutral Policies in a Race-Conscious Society
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The Problem of Race-Neutral Policies in a Race-Conscious Society

On Tuesday, October 1st, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled in favor of Harvard University in one of the most high-profile cases on affirmative action in recent years. Her decision put a halt to a legal battle that started in 2014. The leader of the advocacy group “Students for Fair Admissions” (SFFA) Edward Blum sued Harvard on the grounds that the university discriminated against Asian-American applicants in the admissions process.

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October 16, 2019
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A Liberal Voice in the Republican Party: Bill Weld

Bill Weld at a Johnson-Weld Rally in 2016, photo courtesy of Vanity Fair As the impeachment process drags on, many are looking with increasing anxiety towards the outcome of the…

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October 16, 2019
Can the Democrats Fix America’s Student Debt Crisis?
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Can the Democrats Fix America’s Student Debt Crisis?

In their respective campaigns to beat President Donald Trump in the next election cycle, Democratic candidates have proposed disruptive legislative ideas as part of their campaign slogans addressing America’s out of control student-debt ($1.5 trillion), largest outstanding consumer debt other than mortgages.

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October 16, 2019