The Linguistic Colonialism of English - Brown Political Review
WEBApr 25, 2017 — The web page argues that globalization has spread English as a universal tool of communication, but also as a form of cultural imperialism that marginalizes indigenous languages and values. It examines how English has influenced politics, economy, and science in different regions of the world, and how it affects social …
Reimagining Global Justice: An Interview with Thomas Pogge
WEBApr 22, 2021 — Thomas Pogge is a philosopher and global justice advocate who worked with John Rawls at Harvard. In this interview, he discusses his views on Rawls's theory, human rights, sovereignty, and the role of the U.S. in the world.
BPR Interviews: David Thibodeau [Part 1] - Brown Political Review
WEBApr 28, 2020 — David Thibodeau is a survivor of the 1993 siege against Mount Carmel, the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. The Branch Davidians are a breakaway sect of the Seventh Day Adventists. The siege began on February 28, 1993 as a result of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)’s failed attempt to raid the compound …
Perception in Politics: An Interview with Robert Jervis
WEBSep 29, 2020 — Robert Jervis is a professor of international politics at Columbia University. He studies the intersection of psychology and international relations. His work challenges popular notions about nuclear deterrence by noting the complexities that perception and misperception introduce to deterrence and foreign relations as a whole. He was awarded …
The Fallacy and Persistence of “Trickle-Down Economics”
WEBNov 15, 2019 — The article critiques the theory that tax cuts for the rich will benefit the economy as a whole, citing evidence from US and global data. It argues that trickle-down economics is a macroeconomic fallacy that has been disproven by history and research.
Let Them Eat Cheese: How Vulnerable Populations Pay for the US …
WEBMay 28, 2018 — ne hundred feet underground, temperatures normally hover around 58 degrees Fahrenheit. In this man-made cave, however, it’s a cool 36. An elaborate system of pumps runs a steady stream of coolants from aboveground to protect the buried inventory. Thousands of red, orange, and yellow barrels line the floor like an industrial sunset, each …
City Upon a Bill: The Politics of Municipal Incorporation
WEBMar 2, 2020 — Municipal incorporation is the process by which a community gains official designation as a municipality, with varying requirements and benefits by state. Learn about the history, politics, and implications of municipal incorporation in the US.
Personal Space and American Individualism - Brown Political Review
WEBOct 31, 2018 — How Americans maintain a greater distance of personal space and touch less than people from collectivist cultures like Latin America or Mediterranean countries. Learn how touch affects social connection, communication, and culture in …
The Role of Memes in Politics - Brown Political Review
WEBMar 20, 2016 — The prevalence of memes in the 2016 electoral discourse is part of the larger trend of discussing of politics as a form of entertainment, which can be a double-edged sword.When folks are driven to talk about politics based on its entertainment value, whether it be discussing the debates as though recapping a sports game (placing …
The Case for Codetermination: Advantages of Worker …
WEBDec 24, 2020 — In recent years, American corporations have faced a crisis of legitimacy. A 2020 Gallup poll found that 58 percent of Americans were somewhat or very dissatisfied with the size and influence of large corporations, and only 19 percent of those surveyed reported having quite a lot or a great deal of confidence in big business. This …
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