The grand strategy of the world chessboard shifts and changes every day with the development of new interests and political campaigns. It’s foolish to dismiss attempts to understand fellow players because of a supposed moral high ground.
Opinions, Column
On Voice, Vitriol, and Visions: A Lorikeet Among the Eagles
The day before I wrote this—on Oct. 14—Australia went to the polls. Whether at the primary school a few blocks from my Melbourne home, 10,000 miles away via postal ballot, or the one Antarctic polling place at the far reaches of the earth, Australian citizens across the globe cast their ballots.
Opinions, Column
Laundry Politics and the Great Laundry Debate of Gonzaga Hall
On a weekend night that should’ve featured chaotic decisions, my friends and I instead gathered for a debate. Under the fluorescent lights of Gonzaga Hall, we discussed a critical subject: the politics of the laundry room.
Opinions, Column
Party Leadership Risks a Rug Pull
Early into the 118th Congress, both houses have already found themselves steeped in political drama—from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s trials and tribulations to changing political loyalties in the Senate.
News, On Campus
Schlozman and Hopkins Analyze the Connection Between Religious and Political Affiliation in United States
For the first time in American history, white Christians no longer represent a majority of the general public, according to political science professors Kay Schlozman and David Hopkins.
News
Seyla Benhabib Argues for a Return to Cosmopolitanism
In the wake of increasingly strained global politics, Seyla Benhabib argues for a return to the old political theory of cosmopolitanism.`
News, On Campus
BC’s Civic Engagement Initiative Aims To Heighten Students’ Community Involvement
Civically engaged students should tackle practical local problems before addressing the nuanced global issues that tend to paralyze society, according to Daniel Ponsetto.
Arts, Movies
High-profile Interviews Illuminate the Successes, Failures, and Roadblocks of Biden’s First Year in ‘Year One’
The HBO documentary gives snippet looks into President Biden’s initial political endeavors and the tone that his first term leaves behind.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Free Library Hosts Exhibit on Proposed Updates to Village Center Zoning Ordinances
This exhibit is part of a continued effort that began last summer to gather community input for the village centers’ futures.
Politics, Newton, Metro
Newton Launches New Grant Initiative with ARPA Funds to Address Community Needs
The City of Newton will appropriate $1.75 million of its ARPA funds for an economic initiative, according to Mayor Fuller.
