The Labor Union Paradox: Are Unions Losing Momentum or Is Collective Action Alive and Well?
Despite labor union membership nearly being at an all time low, agitation for collective bargaining and collective action to improve work conditions is moving to the forefront of public discourse.
Social Media Content Moderation and Problems of Privacy
The issue of content moderation is complex and requires effort and time to create an effective and balanced system, especially because we don’t all agree on what should and should not be allowed on certain platforms.
Updates to DACA and its Implications: A Democratic Nightmare for Dreamers?
There are detrimental drawbacks if DACA is terminated and it affects not only the recipients but it could affect their communities as well.
What kind of discourse do we need for a thriving democracy?
Civil discourse can be defined as constructive, deliberative communication and is necessary for our common good because it requires respect for each other, even when opposing views are presented.
Finding Common Ground Between Border Security and Respect For Human Rights
On March 27th 2023, a massive fire at a migrant detention center at Ciudad Juarez in Mexico killed 40 people while seriously injuring 27 others. The tragedy ultimately highlights the effects of harmful new policies. While effective border security will always remain important to the United States, policy must be measured so that it balances respect for human rights with national security priorities.
TikTok’s Trojan Horse
TikTok, the app that has taken the world by storm with its addictive short videos, has sparked a heated debate over its potential to threaten the United States’ national security: Data collection practices that could potentially compromise American national security interests, especially due to TikTok’s ownership by Chinese company ByteDance; Second, the concern that TikTok’s algorithm is recklessly showing its users content that could be especially harmful to youth.