I am an NYU journalism major and I am extremely interested in international politics and the way technology is re-shaping the way we communicate and express our ideas. I like to see writing not only as a way of expressing my own views, but shaping them as well. I am not going to lie though -- I have a ravenous pop culture junkie in m...
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2011 proved to be a pivotal year in Facebook's young history. What's next for the social media giant?
In order to maintain momentum, OWS must reach out to the bottom half of the 99%.
African-Americans have mostly stayed away from OWS, but the protests have helped give rise to local grassroots movements like Occupy Harlem.
The humanitarian aspect Thailand's monsoon season pale in comparison to major disasters in recent memory, but some of the press is unfortunately stretching the truth to get the most out of it.
If the role of government were truly limited to the powers enumerated in the Constitution, we would all be better off.
For today's No Labels congressional reform, former Comptroller General Dave Walker offers his proposals for how to improve the country's financial literacy and the government's accountability.
Some argue that contemporary language to describe war is a form of "spin" used to hide a gruesome reality. Yet war has always involved a distinct and sometimes complex specialist vocabulary.
The historic snow storm in NYC helps bring focus and drive to the directionless movement.
You decide: How can young people help best be a par to of global development programs?
With the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, the U.S. can finally stop trying to win the war and instead focus on providing stability through economic and diplomatic channels.
Given that many students attend Georgetown on scholarship, while others come from families in the 1%, should Georgetown students participate in Occupy DC?
Given that many students on campus are sexually active, but making space for that activity violates Catholic and Jesuit ideals, should condoms and birth control be more accessible at Georgetown?
Apple's success story in China is not without its scandals, but the single-minded consumerist drive of Chinese Apple consumers sweeps all their wrongdoings under the rug.
Providing educational services to refugees residing in camps in Eastern Chad will help the country move forward.
In light of the recent scandal, will the Florida senator be the GOP's choice for vice president?
#OccupyWallStreet protesters are transforming into real life the same social, peer-to-peer networking that occurs on social media sites like Facebook.
At a "What's Next After SlutWalk" meeting, activists expressed desire to get involved with the nationwide Occupy Wall Street movement to propagate their feminist message.
Thirteen years after Matthew Shepard's death, does the "It Gets Better" campaign to combat bullying provide the right message to children struggling with their sexual identities?
Netflix has announced that it will not split into two separate websites for streaming and DVD rentals. All because of popular outrage and social media campaigns.
Tibetans' protest for freedom is admirable, but will never gain the attention or critical mass it needs with its pointed message.
The Occupy Wall Street movement is gaining momentum. Here is a look at Wednesday's protests.
English is one of the most widely spoken languages. But international English will be shaped by many different cultures over the next 50 years.
Join the Debate: Banks are increasingly able to influence policy decisions. Should the financial system be the focus of America's economic reconstruction?
Japan's third prime minister elected during Barack Obama's term has his work cut out as he seeks to improve relations with both China and the U.S.
Title IX has made it possible for women to compete alongside men on both the playground and in academia.
A conversation with a Chinese newspaper editor based near Wenzhou, China on journalism's role in a country where the state rules with an iron fist.
China's modern political activists alienate the very audience they are trying to rally by focusing too much on appealing to the international community.
A female reporter reflects on her experiences as a broadcaster for a community radio station in Kenya.
The recent attacks in Norway reveal hypocrisy in the way that religiously-inspired terrorism is discussed.
Jihadist-inspired terrorism is a legitimate security concern in the U.S., but targeting the Muslim community as a whole is the wrong way to address it.
If Obama wants to win re-election, he needs to take to the bully pulpit and stop constantly retreating into compromise.
Join the Debate: Are the riots in Britain motivated by theft and crime, or are they the result of high youth unemployment and sweeping austerity measures?
S&P's recent downgrade of America's credit rating is a power ploy attempting to improve the company's image.
The pop culture trends East Asia has borrowed from the West highlight aspects of the region's cultural quirks.
As the U.S. looks at the aftermath of the Chinese bullet train accident, it is time to seriously consider initiating sustained infrastructure upgrades.
The UN's discussion on youth political and economic participation highlighted a gap in knowledge both in our outdated definition of youth and in data on the everyday lives of teenage youth.
The racial diversity that colleges try to enforce on their campuses could be a model for improving our neediest communities.
Young people are finding it harder and harder to find jobs in the financial crisis, except in these towns.
The internet has made us pursue an unrealistic expectation of perfection in our lives, in both our public image and knowledge of the world.
The recent WTO ruling against Chinese export limitations on raw materials is not just a mandate for China to open its doors — it is impetus for the U.S. to seek out alternative sources.
The political dissident may have been released from prison, but he still cannot speak or travel freely.
Game Change is not a film about politics, but rather a poorly engineered sob story. Palin is cast in an unflattering light, portrayed as unqualified and personally unprepared for national office.
Hanqing Chen "I don't consider this to be a film about politics..." well, OK, but when is any film "about politics" actually "about politics?" Films are supposed to appeal to a general audience and show the drama and emotion gen...