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Triumph Kerins

Triumph Kerins is a U2 Economics student, minoring in Psychology. His main area of focus is North American politics, specializing in media, technology, and social justice.

Bhutan and the Paradox of Happiness

Triumph Kerins Jun 26, 2020

Perhaps no state of being is more sought after than happiness. However, Bhutan’s happiness-based economic philosophy has not only provided cover, but also justification for acts of inhumanity by the Bhutanese government.
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The Return of Anonymous and the Future of Online Activism: An Interview with Dr. Gabriella Coleman

Triumph Kerins Jun 21, 2020

Anonymous, the "hacktivist" collective prominent in the 2010s, has reemerged in the wake of the protests against police racism and brutality. To understand the timing of their return and its implications for activism, MIR’s Triumph Kerins…
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The Silent War: How the U.S. Media Failed Yemen

Triumph Kerins Jan 28, 2020

The U.S. media has spent most of its energy covering domestic political intrigue: potential corruption, unseemly members of government, and, of course, impeachment. These are important stories. However, the tragedy of the people of Yemen…
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