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Emma Frattasio

Emma Frattasio is a U1 student currently pursuing a degree in Political Science and International Development. Originally from Los Angeles, she specializes in North American politics, international relations, and cultural studies.

Sharing, Caring, and Praying For Sudan in the Twitter Age

Emma Frattasio Jul 17, 2019

Although Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter provided a global audience for the people of Sudan, this did not translate to a rise in direct engagement. Rather, online campaigns opened the floodgates for fraudulent aid accounts, misinformation,…
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Democrats at the Dinner Table: Responding to Ilhan Omar’s Israel Comments

Emma Frattasio Apr 9, 2019

On the surface, the Ilhan Omar controversy is a struggle for religious tolerance in American politics. However, widespread criticism of Omar overlooks a deeper issue that is currently plaguing the Democratic Party and American foreign…
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“Stop Doing Things Badly”: Los Angeles Teachers Face Off Against School Board for Better Working…

Emma Frattasio Feb 19, 2019

Amid political efforts to charterize public education, students and teachers in LA are deprived of basic resources needed for their safety, wellbeing, and success. In response to the school board’s failure to meet these needs, over 32,000…
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