By Monica Tincopa Can an understanding of the relationship between armed conflict and mass murder prevent future holocausts? With at least six countries — the Sudan, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Algeria, and Afghanistan — considered at "very high risk" for genocide, it is especially urgent that we attempt to identify and then understand the … [Read more...] about The Genesis of Genocide
The Unveiling: France’s Headscarf Affair
By Kris Kemeny Yarmulkes, crosses and hijabs have all been banned from French public schools, so why do Muslims feel targeted? The French National Assembly voted 494 to 36 on February 10, 2004 in favor of a bill that would prohibit the wearing of any conspicuous religious symbols in public schools. On March 3, 2004, the French Senate, with a similarly overwhelming … [Read more...] about The Unveiling: France’s Headscarf Affair
Swastika Chic
By Mindy Menjou Rock music has quite the legacy of political and social activism. From Vietnam War protest songs to a pledge by the Artists United Against Apartheid not to play Sun City to the Tibetan Freedom Concerts to Live 8, many of rock's favorite causes have involved the identification and indictment of instances of injustice and oppression. Not all of rock's political … [Read more...] about Swastika Chic
Sexwax and Sacrifice: the Surfing Ethos
By Kai Miller In the summer of 1907, an uncanny phenomenon began making regular appearances up and down the beaches of sunny California. Word of this eerie marvel spread quickly among Southern Californians as the Golden State residents flocked to catch sight of the spectacle. They stood in awe as they watched this man, this George Freeth character, defy nature and walk on … [Read more...] about Sexwax and Sacrifice: the Surfing Ethos