Wordle of the day is Story: Melina Delkic and the New York Times
Delkic’s journey at the Times carried her from an internship, to the editor for the second and third pages of the paper, and finally to a writing role. But, one through-line of her time is her continued interest and responsibility in reading other peoples’ stories.
— Kathryn Chavez
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Kenya’s UN Speech: An Insightful Critique of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Invoking the legacy of colonialism, the Kenyan delegation excoriated President Putin for his exploitation of ethnic tensions and irredentist visions to justify his bombardment of a sovereign power.
— Zach Fotiadis
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Sarah Mucha: the Road from Georgetown through CNN to Axios
The Georgetown Class of 2017 graduate with a degree in International Politics, Sarah Mucha, has spent her post-grad years in the newsroom, on the campaign trail, and now in front of the camera.
— Kathryn Chavez
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A year in review: President Biden
Though it seems like a footnote on the 2021 American insurrection, it has been a full year since a presidential inauguration. On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden took the oath of office, and 365 days later, so much has changed but so much has stayed the same.
— Kathryn Chavez
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COVID-19 necessitated WIC changes that reduced barriers to the program. Let’s keep them.
Making COVID-era adjustments to the WIC program permanent will help reduce barriers and transition WIC to an anticipatory approach that reflects priorities of resilience and recovery.
— Louisa Sholar
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A year since insurrection: Power to the people, or power to the platform?
A year since the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. The Capitol on January 6, 2021, America urgently needs action on the role of social media platforms in political polarization.
— Carly Kabot
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Joan Didion and me: reading, honoring, and loving a literary and journalistic titan
After a sixty year career, the late Joan Didion leaves behind a rich and diverse body of work and a redefined vision of journalism and its future direction. Eric Bazail-Eimil offers his reflections on her work, her vision and her legacy.
— Eric Bazail-Eimil
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Resiliency is a Privilege: Senator Warren on Undocumented Immigrants and COVID-19
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s comments about immigration and COVID-19 highlighted the critical importance of resiliency in times of crisis and the privilege associated with possessing resilience in the first place.
– Katie Cooper
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Awarding Maria Ressa the Nobel Peace Prize came at the right time
In a political climate that has facilitated the rise of authoritarianism and amplified public mistrust of the media, the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Ressa comes at a critical moment.
— Ethan Johanson
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A deep dive into Warren’s call for racial data collection
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s call for analyzing how policies affect marginalized communities reminds us that strong, effective policies depend on sound data.
— Angela Yu
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Is bipartisanship even possible? Unpacking a stark takeaway from Elizabeth Warren
While perhaps intended as a semi-cheeky rhetorical jab at the political opposition undermining her party’s legislative agenda, the comment encapsulated a far more profound sentiment in my eyes. It served as a diagnosis of the increasingly regressive nature of partisan politics in 21st Century American democracy.
— Zach Fotiadis
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The myth of electability
Herein lies the paradox of electability: by thinking that someone is unlikely to be elected, and therefore not voting for them, you yourself are making it impossible for them to win.
— Lindsey Gradowski
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Biden's approval ratings: A turn for the worse or simply a bump in the road?
With an average favorability of less than 43%, down from his peak of 57% around the 100 day mark, Biden’s present popularity stands as the second lowest of any president at this point in their administration since the origins of national polling.
— Zach Fotiadis
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Don’t kill the Child Tax Credit
A work requirement will significantly diminish the effectiveness of the Child Tax Credit by requiring recipients to endure administrative burdens.
— Takuya Amagai
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Biden’s Build Back Better framework: Action against food insecurity
President Biden’s Build Back Better frameworks puts the nation one step closer to realizing access to nutritious food as a basic human right.
— Cade Spencer
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Building back better: It starts with us
On the Record asked 25 Georgetown students how America can build back better. Here’s 25 ideas they have for a reimagined America.
— Carly Kabot
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Election day in New York: Democratic weakness in the Empire State
After a year of political turmoil in New York following the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo, a bitterly contested mayoral primary and an ongoing struggle between progressives and moderate Democrats, the state is at an electoral crossroads.
— Andrew Morin
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The case for tuition-free community college
In an attempt to lower the price tag of the Build Back Better plan, the White House has cut tuition-free community college from the spending bill. The decision to sacrifice tuition free community college in exchange for a cheaper spending bill may end up costing the American government more in the long run in unemployment benefits and economic stimuli.
— Katie Cooper
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The Virginia gubernatorial election: A dire warning for Democrats
In a blow to Democrats nationwide, former governor Terry McAuliffe conceded the Virginia gubernatorial race to Republican hopeful Glenn Youngkin in the morning following Election Day. A race that many in the Democratic Party once saw as safe, considering McAuliffe’s name recognition and Biden’s over ten-point margin of victory in the state in 2020, has now potentially become the nightmare scenario for the party ahead of the 2022 midterms.
— Zach Fotiadis
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Lebanon: The unfolding of a tragedy
U.S. humanitarian aid to Lebanon is a step in the right direction to helping the nation get back on it’s feet , but Lebanon’s recovery from economic crisis, Beirut blast, and COVID-19 will be slow.
— Rajaa Bint Talal
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