Former Fellow Shannon Sims (Brazil, 2012-2014) wrote an article published by The Washington Post about Eduardo Cunha, who is now serving 15 years in federal prison for corruption. Sims notes that if Cunha “starts spilling his secrets in return for a reduced sentence, political scholars say [he] has so much dirt on so many politicians that virtually […]
Former Fellow Pramila Jayapal (India, 1994-1996) was featured in an article published by The Washington Post, which discusses her reaction to a individual’s comments regarding “illegal aliens” reaping government benefits and stealing American jobs. Jayapal’s response, however, reflects her belief that “it’s important instead of just calling people out, I think it’s important to call […]
Former Fellow Malia Politzer (India, Spain, 2013-2015) wrote an article published by World Affairs Journal regarding a recent meeting in Paris between Europe’s “Big Four” and the UN-backed Libyan leader and the heads-of-state of Chad and Niger, to tackle the ongoing migration crisis. Politzer notes that “despite a lack of formal EU commitments to the measures discussed […]
Former Fellow Malia Politzer (India, Spain, 2013-2015) wrote an article published by Devex regarding universal healthcare. Politzer notes that at least “400 million people globally lack access to essential health services such as immunization, family planning services and primary care hospitals, according to the World Health Organization, resulting in the unnecessary deaths of millions of men, […]
Former Fellow Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007) was featured in an article published by The National regarding the major offensive planned by the Syrian government against the city of Deir Ezzor, one of ISIL’s last strongholds in the country. Tabler notes that “the US had indirectly made the Syrian government’s gains possible by helping negotiate […]
Former Fellow Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009) wrote an article published by The Washington Post regarding the existence of “two Americas— one at home and one abroad.” Hansen remarks that Americans are only aware of the “Hollywood, work-in-progress democracy, civil rights movements and Ellis Island” America, but not the existence of the America known to the […]
Former Fellow Carol Rose (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, 1990-1993) was featured in an article published by WGBH News regarding the end of the DACA program. Rose states that the action “is foolish from an economic point of view, and it’s cruel from a political and policy point of view.” Click here for the full article. […]
Former Fellow Tyrone Turner (Brazil, 1998-2000) took the pictures that were featured in an article published by WAMU regarding the anger and vows of resistance to President Trump’s decision to “unwind an Obama-era program that offers legal protections to some immigrants brought here illegally as children.” Click here for the article. […]
Former Fellow Pramila Jayapal (India, 1994-1996) was featured in a podcast published by The Stranger regarding her outrage at President Trump’s decision to end the Obama-era “Dreamer” program. She also discusses “how Democrats in Congress plan to push back.” Click here to listen to the podcast. […]
Former Fellow Pramila Jayapal (India, 1994-1996) was the focus of an article published by Broadly. Jayapal talked to Broadly about shutting down belittling comments from male colleagues. Click here for the full article. […]