Machon Kaplan
Disenfranchised in the 21st Century
As we head into the height of election season, we’re hearing more and more reports of increased restrictions on voter rights. States are limiting early voting periods, enforcing new restrictions on registration drives, and passing voter ID laws requiring
Where You Stand Depends on Where You Sit. So Where Should We Sit?
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I remember pausing on the playground to listen to an announcement over the loudspeaker: “Attention students: if one or both of your parents works in New York City, please come to the main office. A fire has caused major
President Signs Bill to RESTORE Gulf Coast
More than two years have passed since the Deepwater Horizon explosion and BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf Coast. The incident led to the death of 11 workers, and additionally devastated the surrounding environment and economy, and poses ongoing challenges
From the White House to the RAC: Two Summers in Washington DC
There isn’t anything quite like summertime in DC. Young adults flock to the nation’s capital for a once in a lifetime living and working experience. But for me, I’m fortunate enough to have a second ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity. Last summer as a rising
From YOLO to FOMO in our Nation’s Capital
YOLO- You Only Live Once- has rapidly grown into a trendy motto that encourages daring and reckless behavior amongst today’s youth. When I flew across the country to Washington, D.C. this summer, I committed the impulsive and spontaneous concept of YOLO to my
