Deserted: How American Food Deserts Entrap the Poor in a Cycle of Unhealthy Eating
Posted OnOctober 21, 2013 byBy Jesse DeLauder Over 13 million Americans live in deserts — food deserts, that is. Food deserts occur in communities with limited access to affordable fresh and healthy food options. With the passing of World Food Day on October 16th, I think it’s worth discussing what exactly causes these deserted areas, which are unique to…Read More…
The Limits of Democracy
Posted OnJune 8, 2013 byBy Tara S Riggs Revolutions are a reaction to failed government policy and general disillusionment with one’s government. If enough people share the sentiment, revolutionary sparks are ignited and as grass roots movements gain strength, collective groups attempt to overthrow the government. The United States has played a relatively large role in the Arab Spring…Read More…
Overcoming Belief Perseverance: How to See the Other Side
Posted OnApril 4, 2013 byBy Sridutt Nimmagadda We live in a time of great divide in America. Nowadays, it seems all too common to categorize people into different groups: the heterosexuals and the homosexuals, the democrats and the republicans, and the left and right. This divide is even evident within our government system as we see a sharp…Read More…
Language and its Importance to Being a Global Citizen
Posted OnMarch 30, 2013 byBy Pragya KC Language is power, life and the instrument of culture, the instrument of domination and liberation. –Angela Carter In today’s world, more than 6,000 languages are spoken, discounting the numerous others that haven’t been recognized. With new technological advances, international organizations and multilateral relationships between various countries, these languages increasingly come into contact…Read More…
Socio-Economic Classes Around the World
Posted OnDecember 22, 2012 byAll throughout history there have always been economic classes. It is an essential part of a functioning market and has never successfully been challenged. Yet in recent modern times, it has been challenged more strongly to various degrees. What kind of economic society is realistically most efficient and how is globalization changing this? Generally there…Read More…