Editors’ Picks
Of Pride and Pyramids: The Precarious Nationalism of Mohamed Salah
In a country smothered by self-loathing, Salah’s distinction on the pitch and decency off of it is nothing less than oxygen.
Dear President Obama: A Reflection on Your Legacy in Africa
Mr. Obama, we adore and admire what you stand for, but we hold you morally accountable for what you have done.
Party Crashers: Why Trying to Delay Kavanaugh’s Nomination Is Against Democrats’ Better Interest
While a conservative justice being swiftly appointed is hard to stomach, the sentiment among conservatives that they have shored up all three branches of government might be exactly what democrats need to thrive in the midterms.
Radical: The Victory of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
“With the proper branding, democratic socialists can have significant appeal in a wide array of districts. So while these radicals may not be the future of the Democratic Party, they’re definitely capable of throwing their weight around.”
An Interview with Fareed Zakaria, Host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS
“It’s given me, certainly, a really deep profound appreciation for the fact that in the United States, you have this much broader and richer tapestry of these institutions and groups of people, civic organizations and just human beings who have a sense of that broader commitment. Without it, what you realize is that you can have everything written down perfectly, and it doesn’t matter.”
The End of the Pax Americana: Trump and the Rise of China
Trump’s isolationist policies in the current day are the modern manifestation of a long trend of US policies regarding China, now allowing them more than ever to marshal allies to challenge the reigning superpower.
Prestige, Power, and Junot Díaz
We have been conditioned to view genius as a vengeful god, worthy of worship no matter the consequence.
The Youth in Mexico’s Historic Election
This article is a response to every candidate who is thinking about us as numbers in the ballot boxes, instead of as citizens.