Thanks, But No Thanks: Shirking Responsibility at COP21
In a move not wholly unexpected of the U.S., select countries received a note detailing American expectations from the Paris agreement at COP21. It didn’t go over well.
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U.S. Ambassador Alice Wells Discusses Jordan’s Role in Defeating ISIL
Visiting Yale for a Master’s Tea on Tuesday, the ambassador said the Islamic State and other extremist groups “are doomed to fail.”
China on American Gun Ownership: Lifestyle Freedom or Human Rights Violation?
In the San Bernardino shooting’s wake, the Chinese government is continuing to use U.S. gun violence to diffuse American accusations of human rights abuses.
Republicans Challenge Obama on Climate Change Ahead of UN Conference
With the GOP opposing Obama’s Clean Power Plan and questioning his authority to negotiate a long-term climate agreement, the president faces an uphill battle.
Politic Podcast: Episode 7 – Seventeen
Who knew it would be such a nailbiter?
In this final episode of the Politic Podcast, we recap the Ward 1 election and conclude, for the final time, with our rumor mill.
The Asian American Community SPEAKs Out
Over 200 Asian and Asian American students, plus other students of color and white allies, congregated at the AACC to discuss their role in the racial movement on campus.
Five Reasons to Celebrate Argentine President Cristina Kirchner’s Exit
The Argentine presidential race will culminate with a runoff on November 22, and regardless of the outcome, the Argentine people should feel relieved.