MIR Responds: Matthew Farrell on the US’s College Affordability Crisis
MIR Responds is our new series where MIR's podcasters will respond to writers about their articles. We may agree and we may disagree, but regardless, we’ll make sure to keep this series filled with civil debate and lively discussion. In our…
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Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast: Marcus Garvey’s Legacy as a Tool of Resistance
Marcus Garvey's time in Costa Rica set the tone for his legacy. It still lives today through the faith of the country's Afro-descendant community as they resist identity erasure.
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Justice in Syria: There Should Be Some
Where transitional justice mechanisms have sought to enforce accountability and achieve justice for victims around the world, corruption within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) prioritizes the geopolitical interests of powerful…
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The Growing Divide in the Catholic Church Is Reaching a Boiling Point
Pope Francis has the choice to continue with his reforms and potentially destabilize the Church or to compromise as his predecessors have.
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Aspiring Agriculture: The Future of Food Production
As climate change devastates the Earth, experience has shown that rural areas are among the most affected. As the world population increases and farmlands diminish, we need to rethink how we grow food.
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Auf Wiedersehen, Mutti
On September 26, 2021, the Germans will take to the polls to elect their next Chancellor. Whoever wins the election between Armin Laschet, Annalena Baerbock, and Olaf Scholz will bear the responsibility of succeeding Angela Merkel.
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Unpaid Internships: The New Frontier of Labour
Internships are incredible experiences for students, and earning a sought-after position is a testament to their drive and intelligence. However, the ubiquity of unpaid internships disproportionately benefits financially privileged students…
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Opinion | A Loss of the Arts Is a Loss for All
As long as politics, the economy, and culture exist, society must have individuals who can properly communicate their ideas, discuss legislation in government, think philosophically about social advancement, and push the envelope on what…
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Why India’s Plan for a New Parliament May Spell a Challenging Future for Its Democracy
A new Indian Parliament with an increased capacity for members of parliament (MPs) raises the prospect of a delimitation exercise, which can push the balance of power further in favour of the ruling BJP government.
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Exxon, Investors, and the Fight Against Climate Change
With oil companies slow to change, investor activism may be an unexpected saviour in the fight against rising temperatures.
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