The Elephant in the Admissions Office
Affirmative action, an awkward topic among even the most politically active college students, is hardly ever discussed at Yale. But last night’s YPU debate pushed the issue front and center.
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When Smiling Just Won’t Cut It
Eight days ago, President Obama delivered a powerful inaugural speech, one that left many liberals optimistic that his new term would be more progressive than his last. Five days ago, Timothy Geithner ended his tenure as the Treasury Secretary. While…
A Revolution’s Second Anniversary
Just days after the second anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, violence and unrest have once again returned to the nation’s streets, prompting President Mohammed Morsi to announce a state of emergency in the cities of Suez, Ismailia, and Port Said….
Performance Legitimacy: An Unstable Model for Sustaining Power
When I was in China last year, I was surprised to find so many people who were openly critical of China’s policies. Yet despite such opposition, the government has maintained its hold on power. Certainly, many American citizens criticize the…