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From Destruction to Cooperation: The Possibility of Peace After War
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Olivia Trone
March 29, 2026 01:25 AM
The twentieth century is often remembered only by its violence. World War II alone caused tens of millions of deaths and left much of the world physically and financially decimated. Cities were destroyed, governments were unstable, and countries were deeply divided. In moments like this, it would have been very easy to continue fighting; resentment could have led to more wars and instability. However, history tells a different story. Even in the aftermath of such devastating conflict, nations worked together to rebuild and restore world peace. This shift from destruction to cooperation raises a significant question: how can a world shaped by conflict foster such unprecedented unity and peace? War reveals the worst of humanity, but also the best of it; it creates opportunities for people to choose something better: peace. Although war is destructive and fueled by deep division, peace remains possible and is something nations can intentionally work towards through cooperation and shared responsibility.
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History Matters: How College Campuses Have Always Shaped America’s Political Future
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Olivia Trone
March 06, 2026 10:36 PM
College campus protests have long been dismissed, by some, as events of youthful idealism: passionate, loud, and, most importantly, inconsequential. When students organize protests over immigration policy, racial justice, climate change, or global conflicts, critics often portray these demonstrations as symbolic gestures rather than meaningful political action. However, history suggests otherwise; for decades, college campuses have served as powerful places for political engagement and social change. From the Civil Rights Movement to the Vietnam War and into the present day, students have repeatedly influenced American politics. Protests on college campuses are part of a longstanding historical tradition of civic engagement in which students are not bystanders, but catalysts for change.
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When Sanctions Fail: Economic Coercion and Authoritarian Rule in Latin America
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Olivia Trone
February 02, 2026 07:43 PM
Economic sanctions are often used as a responsible compromise in foreign policy; they promise accountability without violence and put pressure on governments without requiring military occupation. In practice, sanctions consist of government-imposed restrictions on trade, finances, and overall economic activity, such as asset freezes, limits on access to international credit, and trade bans [1]. Sanctions are designed to put pressure on politicians while minimizing harm to ordinary citizens. The US has imposed sanctions on several Latin American countries, which have become an increasingly popular American measure used to control authoritarian rulers and slow democratic backsliding. Evidence suggests that sanctions fail to deliver the political reform they promise. Sanctions have destabilized economies, weakened civil society, and contributed to the consolidation of authoritarian rule.
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A Policy of Abandonment: The Human and Legal Failures of ‘Remain in Mexico’
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Olivia Trone
December 02, 2025 04:29 PM
The Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), more commonly known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy, required non-Mexican asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases proceeded through US immigration courts [1]. Introduced in January 2019 under the Trump administration and officially ended in August 2022, the policy was justified as a way to prevent fraudulent asylum claims and ease overcrowding at the border [2]. In practice, MPP outsourced US asylum responsibilities and denied many people access to fair legal processes. Though MPP ended two years ago, its legacy continues to shape the current immigration debate, normalizing the idea that the US can protect its border by endangering the vulnerable.
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Balancing Rights and Responsibility: The Case for Universal Health Care
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Olivia Trone
October 27, 2025 09:33 AM
Few issues expose the values and divisions of American politics more clearly than the idea of social welfare. Critics argue that welfare programs create dependency and force citizens to subsidize others against their will. Supporters counter that it provides the necessities of life, prevents poverty, and builds national strength. These ideas are especially relevant in health care, where a sudden accident or illness can leave people financially devastated. While free-market advocates argue that deregulation ultimately lowers costs and expands access, the broader evidence suggests that guaranteeing a universal baseline of care, while allowing for private options, reduces poverty, promotes stability, and fulfills the moral obligation that every human deserves health care.
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Whose Suffering Counts: Rethinking Foreign Aid and Human Rights
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Olivia Trone
September 29, 2025 10:55 AM
In 2022, as Russia invaded Ukraine, world leaders came together; billions of dollars in aid were pledged in weeks, and leaders openly supported Ukraine in their struggle for freedom. That response was an appropriate one: Ukraine deserved international support. Likewise, when Hamas brutally attacked Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, the world was justified in condemning terrorism and affirming Israel’s right to defend itself. What followed, however, revealed a stark hypocrisy: as Israel’s military campaign in Gaza claimed lives and displaced entire communities, many of the same Western leaders who had just spoken out for human rights fell silent. If human rights are truly universal, why does the Western world defend them so selectively? For Palestinians specifically, the message was clear: in the eyes of global conflict, not all victims are equal.
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