Volume XLIII

Last Call for the Third Founding!


This volume we have three pieces from our international politics writers including an interview with Dylan Burns on the Track Ukraine project, a dive into the situation in Mali, and upheaval in the UK. Check out a research-based article on the Affordable Connectivity Program and how it can address a steadily rising problem. A discussion on changes to student loans. Finally, is Taylor Lorenz... right? Find out more in this volume!

-Cara, Editor-in-chief

Articles in this Volume

What is Track Ukraine and Why It Matters

Track Ukraine holds U.S. politicians accountable on supporting Ukraine's efforts at independence. Is your representative on the list?

Telehealth and Solving the Rural Opioid Crisis

The Affordable Connectivity Program provided access to rural communities where the opioid crisis has hit hard. Bringing back this policy would benefit all of us.

Yes, Taylor Lorenz is right...

Section 230 matters and why Congress keeps getting internet safety laws wrong to the detriment of us all.

The Siege of Mali and the Unraveling of State Power

Mali's April insurgent attacks reveal a state in collapse, not just a security crisis.

We Were Promised Yachts

Trump's student loan overhaul explained — and why it might not be all bad.

Keir Starmer standing at a Downing Street podium

If Prime Minister Keir Starmer Falls, Who Will Replace Him?

Starmer's leadership is in crisis. Here's who could replace him and who's favourite.

Meet the Authors

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Thomas R Ullmann

After completing his philosophy degree in 2009 Thomas turned down the opportunity to continue his studies, disillusioned with what accademic philosophy had become. By the end of that year he was working as a farm hand in Belgium. The following year, accom…

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Kevin Ji

Digital Ground Game

Kevin is Research and Data Director at Digital Ground Game. He studies Statistics and Economics at the University of Washington. Kevin's main policy focuses are transportation and telecommunications policy.

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Nathaniel Aurey Wiroatmodjo

Nathaniel is currently an undergraduate researcher at the University of Washington studying information systems at the University's iSchool. Nathaniel dabbles in data science methodology, focusing on both research and education as a teaching assistant.

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S. Thomas

Editor/Writer with a MA in Communication and a passion for truth, accuracy and documentation. Disappointed presidential voter of  2000 which is when I started paying attention to politics. A parent of teenagers. Wife to one. As long as you do what you can…

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Marcus R

"Politics, geopolitics, history and stuff. I've worked in local government for over a decade, which is to say I've developed a professional familiarity with bureaucracy in both its functional and ornamental forms. I probably smoke too much and write too l…

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A. Mercer