Category / 2020 / Fragility / National

This is the category in which articles relating to the 2020 elections are kept.

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  • Grift Shop: Outfitter of the Dirtbag Left

    Grift Shop: Outfitter of the Dirtbag Left By Harry CampbellArtwork by Leslie Liu, Design Lead In the aftermath of Bernie’s campaign, the online leftist social sphere felt abandoned. Many had already found a home online, spending time with other users “dunking” on conservatives and centrists, making jokes together, and creating entertainment—specifically, podcasts and merchandise. One…
  • The Fragility of Trust

    The Fragility of Trust By Julian McCall Merriam-Webster defines trust as “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.” It is the foundation of any relationship and incredibly fragile. Trust can be gained or lost in an instant, and lost trust can be difficult to regain.   Interpersonal trust is a…
  • Americans Are Ready to Go Left

    Americans Are Ready to Go Left By Conor Smyth Artwork by Nisha Mani, Staff Artist Few ideas are as central to the conventional wisdom of the Democratic establishment as the idea that moderation holds the key to victory. And few ideas are as utterly detached from reality. In November 2019, fittingly speaking “to a room of…
  • Fragility Theme Art, Shonali Palacios

    Theme Art By Shonali Palacios, Design Lead
  • Fragility Theme Art, Nisha Mani

    Theme Art By Nisha Mani, Staff Artist
  • Biden’s Gulf Dilemma: Consequences of an Israeli-Saudi Arabian Normalization Agreement

    Biden’s Gulf Dilemma: Consequences of an Israeli-Saudi Arabian Normalization Agreement By Elijah Wiesman What has likely been a years-long covert affair has recently turned public, as Israel and several Gulf states have announced a normalization of relations in recent months. In an effort to counter the ever-growing Iranian influence in the region, the nations have…
  • In Germany, Stability turns to Uncertainty

    In Germany, Stability turns to Uncertainty By Collin McGovern Artwork by Gracie Hime With Angela Merkel set to retire in late 2021, the contest for Germany’s chancellorship and subsequent spotlight as head of Europe’s most powerful economy is turning chaotic. For many Germans, Merkel’s fifteen-year tenure has brought steady fiscal growth and an embrace of…