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Deserted Mothers
In a recent video released by March of Dimes, a pregnant mother named Claudia declares that she will likely give birth in a car. The nearest hospital is a thirty minute-drive from her home. Claudia recalls giving birth to her…
The Problem Isn’t Sustainable Investing: It’s the Phrase “ESG”
In February 2023, former Vice President Mike Pence (R) took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice his opinion on ESG investing—a type of investing that focuses on environmental, social, and governance factors. “Disappointing that President Biden is putting…
Consulting in Crisis: Investigating the Decline in Opportunities for Consultants
“You go in with this dream of what consulting is,” said Nathan, a Yale student whose name has been changed and who spoke to The Politic under conditions of anonymity. “And you can quickly become disillusioned because it is just…
And Then There Were None: Unraveling the Insect Apocalypse
When I was in kindergarten, September was a magical time. As the teachers let us out of class for recess, we would sprint toward the playground, jumping in the air, whooping, cupping our hands together, trying to catch the elusive…
Out of Office: The Dying Lineage of Rural Democrats
In the spring of 2023, Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds was fighting to beat off a spirited primary challenge. Just as the primary was entering its final stretch, journalist Dwayne Yancey scored a scoop: Deeds was almost completely off the…
Downsized: The Fight Over New York City’s Classrooms
“That would take 20 years,” Leonie Haimson said when asked to outline her involvement with New York City public school advocacy. She isn’t exaggerating. Haimson is the founder and director of Class Size Matters, a non-profit she formed in 2000…
A Voting Rights Renaissance : The Fight for Fair Representation in the Heart of Dixie
“I’m six generations removed from enslavement on my mom’s side, my daughter and son are seven generations removed,” said Evan Milligan. “These things aren’t abstract concepts to me.” Milligan is a careful speaker with a deep, Southern accent, and an…
The Revolving Door
In December 2015, rising rap star Meek Mill opened for Nicki Minaj at the Atlanta stop on her The Pinkprint album tour. The rapper was a budding talent in the hip-hop industry—Meek Mill was preparing to release his highly anticipated…