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Opinion
![An Interview with Jason Ortiz, Connecticut Marijuana Legalization Advocate](http://thepolitic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DSC9830-e1531520915375.jpg)
An Interview with Jason Ortiz, Connecticut Marijuana Legalization Advocate
“‘And so I asked her, ‘What is like the opposite, what is the most grassroots legalization bill that’s ever been written?’ And she said ‘Honestly, there isn’t one.’ And then we were like, ‘okay, in that case, let’s write one.'”
![Radical: The Victory of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez](http://thepolitic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/37098415_419735238525158_9191729264733454336_n-e1531518767312.jpg)
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.”
![The End of the Pax Americana: Trump and the Rise of China](http://thepolitic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Trump-vs.-China-e1530582905399.jpg)
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](http://thepolitic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/junothed-1260x800-e1530574832777.jpg)
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](http://thepolitic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/unnamed-e1530487672171.jpg)
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.
![Framing Gender](http://thepolitic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/unnamed-4-e1530321174515.jpg)
Framing Gender
Sometimes, the greatest damage isn’t inflicted in one day, but over a lifetime of having an identity shoved down your throat.
![Ideology: Political Polarization in the Trump Era](http://thepolitic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1_DY0icvyuEV8_w5EOKdiskg-e1530204336828.png)
Ideology: Political Polarization in the Trump Era
Tribalism is so deeply ingrained within each of us that articles encouraging us to leave our echo chambers seem to miss the point.
![The Carters to the Rescue: EVERYTHING IS LOVE](http://thepolitic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Beyonce-Jay-Z-Everything-Is-Love-e1530197962494.jpg)
The Carters to the Rescue: EVERYTHING IS LOVE
This is the independent manifesto of The Carters; holistically, methodically and marvelously.