By Max Hahn 韩慕才 NANJING, CHINA — People around the world have been shocked and appalled to learn that Asian-Americans have been targeted in racially-motivated attacks over the attribution of COVID-19 to China. According to FBI statistics, these hate crimes increased 73% in 2020 - 279 in 2020, up from 161 in 2019. This increase... Continue Reading →
The Gentrification of Adams Morgan
By Mary Hopkins Displacement is a familiar story here in Washington, D.C. Whether it’s because of sudden spikes in rent or property taxes so high that homeowners can’t keep up, black and brown folks inevitably get pushed out while white folks move in. But these things don’t come from nowhere. Before pricing even comes into... Continue Reading →
A Complicated Past: Universities & The Legacy of Slavery
By Richard Pedersen On December 9th, 2020, President Daniels shared an email with the Johns Hopkins community that shattered previously-held notions regarding our institution’s founder and namesake. For decades, the Hopkins community believed its founder had been an ardent abolitionist dedicated to human freedom and equality. However, the reality is more complicated. Research on Johns... Continue Reading →
Editorial: The Insurrection Will Be Live Streamed
By Adam DuBard The Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, was an event completely without precedent, and one that captured the nation’s attention immediately. Following a rally where President Trump and several of his closest supporters, including several members of Congress, spoke, thousands of Trump supporters marched from the White House to Capitol Hill.... Continue Reading →
SAIS Virtually Hosts First Muslim-American Ambassador M. Osman Siddique
By Adam DuBard On October 20th, the SAIS Global Security and Conflict Management and the South Asia club co-hosted M. Osman Siddique, a Bangladeshi immigrant who rose to become the first Muslim-American ambassador when President Bill Clinton appointed him to serve as the United States Ambassador to Fiji. Ambassador Siddique joined SAIS over Zoom and... Continue Reading →
Court of Repeal: How the Supreme Court Might Impact Hopkins Healthcare
By Richard Pedersen The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments regarding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as Obamacare. Their ruling could have a significant impact on the health coverage of SAIS students, as well as much of the broader American public. State attorneys general, led by Texas Attorney General... Continue Reading →
Where does the Democratic Party go from here?
By Adam DuBard The Democratic Party and its base were faced with an unfortunate dilemma in the wake of the November 2020 elections. With the votes all counted, how were Democratic voters meant to evaluate the electoral results? Yes, priority number one had been accomplished with Joe Biden’s victory over President Trump, and two Senate... Continue Reading →
Elected Women of Color in the US: Opportunities and Challenges
By Qianrong Ding While Kamala Harris’s ascension to power will likely inspire more women of color to participate in politics, significant challenges remain. We interviewed SAIS students and Dr. Chiedo Nwankwor, the Director of SAIS Women Lead and lecturer with the African Studies Program, for more insights. U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks in Wilmington,... Continue Reading →
Court of Repeal: How the Supreme Court Might Impact Hopkins Healthcare
By Richard Pedersen The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments regarding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as Obamacare. Their ruling could have a significant impact on the health coverage of SAIS students, as well as much of the broader American public. State attorneys general, led by Texas Attorney General... Continue Reading →
Has the American Media learned Anything Over the Last Four Years?
By Adam DuBard The 2016 presidential election was a shocking upset by all accounts. Apart from a few outliers, most media pundits and political experts predicted a Hillary Clinton win. Only two significant polls predicted a Donald Trump victory, and Nate Silver, the vaunted pollster guru, gave Trump a 28.6 percent chance at victory. Clinton’s... Continue Reading →