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Memo to Some: America is Not the Only Imperialist State
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) released a statement in February directly addressing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calling...
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May 2, 20224 min read


By Freezing and Seizing Afghan Assets, Biden Cements Himself as the Latest Champion of American Impe
That President Joe Biden was able to complete a successful withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan—despite facing significant...
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Feb 25, 20225 min read


Reviving the Tree of Life: How land reform holds the key to Colombia’s future
In 1503, Christopher Columbus wrote: “When I discovered the Indies, I said they were the greatest rich domain in the world.” Over five...
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Oct 27, 20214 min read


Imperialist Complex(ion)
Beauty standards, as promoters of mass consumerism and objectification, universally tend to be harmful. Add problematic racial dynamics,...
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Nov 3, 20174 min read


Occupy, Borrow, or Steal
Situated 260 miles south of Agadir, one of Morocco’s serene beach town, is the starting point of the Moroccan Wall, a sand barrier...
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May 2, 20163 min read


The Tricky Nationalism of Vladimir Putin
Putin’s expansion into Crimea, Ukraine and his other recent acts of aggression have been framed by some as parts of an attempt at...
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Dec 2, 20144 min read


Rejecting Colonial Justification: Puerto Rico and the Insular Cases
Last week, Harvard Law School hosted a conference titled Reconsidering the Insular Cases, focusing on the controversial Supreme Court...
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Feb 24, 20145 min read
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