“No candidate is perfect, and in almost every election, the ideal politician holds a combination of different forms of policy. If Macron can bring populist energy combined with effective economic policy, and make France inclusive, yet not beholden to the whims of the E.U., then France, Europe, and the world in general will benefit.”
America Landed Itself into Trump Presidency, Prof. Says
“It is not a hyperbole to say that white supremacy sits at the heart of the American government,” Taylor said.
LeBeau Reflects on Reporting in Era of ‘Fake News’
Donald Trump’s constant use of the term “fake news” to describe the work of career journalists has deeply insulted and alienated many in the industry, according to Lebeau.
UGBC Pursues Free Housing for Those Affected by Travel Ban
University president William P. Leahy, S.J.’s email to the BC community about the travel ban inspired Aneeb Sheikh to draft the resolution calling for BC to provide free housing for affected members of the community.
Muslim Students Association Plans Friday Protest of Trump Executive Order
“My mom was kind of stuck in Egypt for a whole year last year, and I know that feeling of having a family member removed, in a different country.”
Climate Justice at Boston College to Participate in National Walkout Monday
The rally will be CJBC’s first demonstration of the semester.
Is the Far-Right Here to Stay?
“With Trump, Euro-skeptics, and authoritarianism, the world order as we know it is in store for some big changes.”
Political Correctness in the Age of Trump
“The more we realize how much we share in common with each other simply by virtue of being human, and that our political views do not define us, the more comfortable we’ll be talking with one another.”
LTE: A Response to Conservatism After Trump’s Win
“While I agree with the assertion that the election hinged on the political voices of the disillusioned, it is inaccurate to characterize Trump’s win as a crowning triumph of the conservative movement.”
Post-Trump, Community Comes Together ‘For Love’
Student groups are currently working to make Boston College a sanctuary school.