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Oct 2, 20160 min read


A Brief Guide to the DNC
Every four years, the Democratic Party gathers together to nominate a candidate for President and unify around a single party platform,...
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Jul 26, 20161 min read


BPR Media Spotlight: Rhode Island Infrastructure
The Rhode Island government recently signed RhodeWorks, a new initiative to repair over 600 bridges and roads in Rhode Island by...
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May 2, 20162 min read


LinkedOut: Assessing the Value of Unpaid Internships
Learn more about the pros and cons associated with taking unpaid internships with this update from the BPR Media Team. Video by Zack...
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Apr 21, 20161 min read


Infographic: The Zika Virus and Brazil
As it spreads across the Americas, Zika is greatly affecting politics and development. Learn more about the virus and its impact on...
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Mar 25, 20161 min read


Choosing the Next UN Secretary General
With Ban Ki-Moon’s term coming to an end this year, learn more about the process to pick the next Secretary General of the United Nations...
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Mar 20, 20161 min read


Beyond Martin Shkreli: Big Pharma Costs in the US
Martin Shkreli has received extensive coverage for raising the price of a medication for HIV overnight, but he’s only a symptom of a...
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Mar 10, 20161 min read


Portugal and the Euro Crisis
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, recovery in Europe has faced a series of challenges surrounding the use of the Euro,...
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Nov 14, 20151 min read


Policing Providence: The Community Safety Act
In July, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation aimed at curbing racial profiling in law enforcement....
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Nov 4, 20151 min read


Infographic: Reproductive Rights in the 2016 Presidential Primary
Policy decisions surrounding reproductive rights affect over 161 million women living in the United States today, yet the information...
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Oct 13, 20151 min read


Getting to Know Brown’s Undergraduate Council of Students
What is UCS? Although the Undergraduate Council of Students is a body representing Brunonians, many students are unacquainted with the...
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Jun 1, 20151 min read


From Arrest to Protests: Understanding the Events Surrounding the Death of Freddie Gray
Following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray in police custody, Baltimore erupted in protests. This lead Maryland Governor Larry Hogan...
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May 8, 20151 min read


Media Spotlight: Germany in the Shadow of the Past
As May 8th approaches, many countries are planning public celebrations for Victory in Europe Day, which marks the 70th anniversary of the...
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May 2, 20151 min read


Are our living wages livable?
Whether or not to raise the minimum wage is a central point of contention in the nationwide debate on the economy and income inequality....
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Apr 24, 20151 min read


Art On the Streets
In urban spaces, art is everywhere, from hastily executed graffiti on walls and bridges to prominent full-wall murals. Urban art is part...
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Apr 9, 20157 min read


Media Spotlight: Fox Point
Until the 1970s, Fox Point was the focal point of the Cape Verdean community in Providence. Today, the neighborhood, which lies just...
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Mar 30, 20151 min read


Mapping Boris Nemtsov’s Assassination
On February 27, 2015, Russian opposition leader Boris Nemstov was gunned down near the Kremlin in Moscow. The shooting came the...
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Mar 16, 20151 min read


2016: A Dynastic Mashup | Political Update Series
As we approach the 2016 elections, both the Democratic and Republican parties have started fielding their candidates. Interestingly...
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Mar 1, 20151 min read


The Curious Case of #FreeAJStaff
It is an image that has become familiar to us all. Figures with black tape placed over their mouths hold signs that say “journalism is...
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Feb 24, 20155 min read


Obama’s New Immigration Plan | Political Update Series
Last Thursday, President Obama announced his use of an executive order to enact new immigration laws. Learn the details of the plan with...
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Nov 25, 20141 min read
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