The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments today in the case of Gill v. Whitford. This is a case that has the potential to reshape the political landscape across national and state electoral maps. However, before diving into the issues raised by Gill v. Whitford it is important to understand the history of gerrymandering both in principle and how it functions … [Read more...] about LOTL: Concerned about Gerrymandering? The Supreme Court Is
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How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Forget the Bomb
Jennifer Smart is a 2D animator and colorist who has produced projects for the Middle East Institute and National Geographic. Currently a Cinema and Media Studies student at the University of Southern California, her long-term goal is to bring intellectually and emotionally challenging subject matter into the public eye through a marriage of illustrative animation and … [Read more...] about How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Forget the Bomb
The Femme Fatale in LGBT Science Fiction
The Femme Fatale in LGBT Science Fiction By Sareen Palassian A popular 20th-century trope turned cliché, the femme fatale embodies a misogynistic fear-driven view of women. This “fatal woman” leads men to ruin through her sexuality and feminine wiles, and despite her being a fictional figure, her prominence has spilled over into real-world anxieties and revulsion against … [Read more...] about The Femme Fatale in LGBT Science Fiction
Uncovering the Root Causes of Sex Trafficking
Julianna Paul graduated from USC this past May with a B.A. in Spanish and a minor in Natural Science. Her experiences at USC, including studying abroad in Spain and being an avid member of a community service organization, encouraged her to broaden her scope and view the world from a global perspective. She currently is at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, from where she will … [Read more...] about Uncovering the Root Causes of Sex Trafficking
The Minority Rule: A Thoreauian Guide to the Proper Practice of Civil Disobedience
Ariana Aboulafia graduated from the University of Southern California in May 2016 with a B.A. in Political Science, a B.A. in Law, History & Culture, and a minor in Forensics & Criminality. She currently lives in Miami, Florida, and is pursuing a JD degree at the University of Miami School of Law. Her hobbies include organic cooking, … [Read more...] about The Minority Rule: A Thoreauian Guide to the Proper Practice of Civil Disobedience