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Thomas Brodey '22

How Amherst Students Can Make A Difference in November

How Amherst Students Can Make A Difference in November

When it comes to digital activism, there is no group more capable or savvy than Generation Z. In our hands, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and all their offspring have become tools to spread awareness and demand political change. For example, when scrolling through social media during an election season, I inevitably

How Amherst Students Can Make A Difference in November

How Amherst Students Can Make A Difference in November

When it comes to digital activism, there is no group more capable or savvy than Generation Z. In our hands, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and all their offspring have become tools to spread awareness and demand political change. For example, when scrolling through social media during an election season, I inevitably

Seeing Double: What To Do About Nuclear Warfare?

Seeing Double: What To Do About Nuclear Warfare?

Since the United States’ first use of the atomic bomb in August 1945, nuclear weapons have threatened the survival of humanity. In recent years, some supporters of nuclear de-escalation have proposed a No First Use (N.F.U.) policy, which would require the U.S. to refrain from using nuclear

Seeing Double: What To Do About Nuclear Warfare?

Seeing Double: What To Do About Nuclear Warfare?

Since the United States’ first use of the atomic bomb in August 1945, nuclear weapons have threatened the survival of humanity. In recent years, some supporters of nuclear de-escalation have proposed a No First Use (N.F.U.) policy, which would require the U.S. to refrain from using nuclear

Seeing Double: Can Leaders Lie?

Lying is a major issue in American politics today. President Donald Trump is notorious for issuing false or misleading statements — over 20,000 of them, according to The Washington Post. Though Trump’s deceit is widely criticized by allies and opponents alike, it raises another, broader question: Is it ever

Seeing Double: Can Leaders Lie?

Lying is a major issue in American politics today. President Donald Trump is notorious for issuing false or misleading statements — over 20,000 of them, according to The Washington Post. Though Trump’s deceit is widely criticized by allies and opponents alike, it raises another, broader question: Is it ever

Seeing Double: Does Social Media Help or Hurt Activism?

In recent years, social media has played an important role in social and political movements worldwide. Social media offers many benefits to activists, including the ability to reach wider audiences and greater connectivity. At the same time, it also presents real engagement and security concerns. In this semester’s final