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Architecture as Active Remembrance: The Armenian Genocide and the Legacy of Sacred Space
How do we remember something that others did not want us to remember? That is a loaded question, and one that carries significant...
Madeleine Quinlan
Apr 203 min read
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Opinion: The Media Built Trump. Now, He Does Not Need It.
The Spectacle We Fed Trump’s return to the presidency and the $7.85 billion-dollar valuation of his Truth Social platform proves one...
Madeleine Quinlan
Apr 134 min read
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State of Defiance: Newsom’s Rebellion Against Trump’s Tariffs
In a dramatic escalation of his 2025 campaign rhetoric, President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” with the announcement of...
Madeleine Quinlan
Apr 65 min read
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Karen Bass, Crisis Management, and the Deleted Texts Scandal: A Case Study in Transparency and Accountability
In January 2025, Los Angeles found itself gripped by a crisis. The Palisades Fire, fueled by intense Santa Ana winds, tore through the...
Madeleine Quinlan
Mar 303 min read
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Burning Homes, Rising Rents: Price Gouging in Southern California
Two months have passed since the devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles, California leaving behind a landscape marked by both...
Madeleine Quinlan
Mar 225 min read
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Rhetoric as Rule: How Trump Spoke His Way into Power
In American politics, language is not simply a medium of communication. Language is a mechanism of power. Words shape perception,...
Madeleine Quinlan
Mar 1616 min read
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The Unpredictable Spectacle of Trump's Trade Policy: A Nation Left in Limbo
Another day, another dire situation. Another day, another deception. What will tomorrow bring? That is the question on the minds of most...
Madeleine Quinlan
Mar 96 min read
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The Cost of Clemency: How Trump’s Policies Are Reshaping NYC’s Migrant Crisis
In the wake of recent events surrounding Mayor Eric Adams and the Trump administration, New York City finds itself entangled in a...
Madeleine Quinlan
Mar 26 min read
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NYC at a Crossroads: Immigration, Politics, and the Future of the City
A huge curveball recently threw New York City off guard. What some are calling a home run for Mayor Eric Adams is being pursued as foul...
Madeleine Quinlan
Feb 234 min read
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Truth, Power, and Accountability: Introducing Megan Twohey as a Public Intellectual
Unearthing the Truth The truth is fragile. In our world, power often serves as a shield providing silence while the voices of the...
Madeleine Quinlan
Feb 914 min read
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The Power of Optics: Tech Billionaires and Trump's Performative Presidency
Overview: This article delves into the symbolic yet calculated presence of tech titans at Donald Trump's inauguration, analyzing their...
Madeleine Quinlan
Jan 245 min read
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Boost Your Grades: Dive Into Maddy's Class Resources Today
Are you ready to elevate your grades and excel in your studies? Look no further than Maddy’s exclusive class resources! Welcome to...
Madeleine Quinlan
Jan 241 min read
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