Civil Rights versus Civil Liberties: The Struggle between Freedom and Equality in US The United States is a democratic nation in which the values of freedom and equality are fundamental but are often contradictory notions. In order to ensure freedom of citizens, civil rights and civil liberties are considered two […]
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Concerning the existing framework of the healthcare system in the United States, it has become a deep-rooted and growing conflict between the principles of market efficiency and social equity, in other words, the simplest and most fundamental agreement that a government should make sure that the basic survival and health […]
Most people think about democracy as something that happens during elections or in government buildings. But for many New Yorkers, democracy shows up in much more personal ways like whether your landlord respects your rights, responds to repairs, and provides the safe home you’re legally paying for. I’ve learned this […]
When most people hear the word “politics,” they usually think about elections, debates, presidents, or political parties arguing on television. Before taking this class, I thought the same thing. I viewed politics as something distant that mainly happened in Washington, D.C. or during election season. However, over time I realized […]
Hello everyone! I’ll be writing about everyday politics and I want to connect it to the military coup in Myanmar. When I think about politics, I do not only think about voting, presidents or laws. I think about fear. I think about my friends running from tear gas, people hiding […]
For many students, going to college is supposed to be an exciting step toward building a better future. We are told from a young age that education opens doors, creates opportunities, and helps people achieve success. While that may be true, one thing that is often ignored is how expensive […]
New York City has always been known as a city built by immigrants. Millions of people from different countries came to New York searching for safety, opportunity and a better future. Immigration has helped shape the culture, economy, and identity of the city for years, but immigration has also become […]
Immigration is often debated in the abstract. Numbers, statistics, border crossings, and legal statuses. But for many people in my community, immigration policy is not abstract at all. It shapes daily life: who stays, who goes, who lives in fear, and who gets to feel like they belong. As I […]
One of the most important policy issues today is the rising cost of education and student debt. This issue affects millions of students and families, shaping their opportunities and financial futures. College is often seen as a pathway to success, but for many people, it comes with a heavy financial […]
Often, the term “politics” is associated with election nights, controversial congressional hearings, and large-scale protests on the streets. But the most significant political processes occur without attracting any attention and right under our noses. In other words, every day, we are involved in various activities that include power, influence, decision-making, […]
