During previous global financial crises—not to say they are a frequent occurrence—emerging markets have continued to bolster the world’s economy. For instance, manufacturing powerhouses like China and India have registered high growth in such times. However, the Coronavirus crisis has forced every economy into crisis. This eliminates the possibility of an export-driven recovery; instead, the U.S. must focus on addressing …
Day: June 29, 2020
Racial Injustice: From Both a White and POC Perspective
Sometimes I overhear comments like… “I’m Asian, and I’m discriminated against, so is it my responsibility to fight for black lives?” Or “I’m white, but do I really need to acknowledge my white privilege? Is it even possible to use it for good?” Well, the short answer is yes. The long answer is hell yes. And then there’s me: half …
We Need Moral Leadership Now, But Don’t Expect it From Republicans
I often try to preach bipartisanship in politics, especially now that Americans are polarized alongside party lines more than ever. When I ran a local chapter of Massachusetts High School Democrats at my high school, I always opened up meetings to conservative Republican students to converse about current events. I want to understand my conservative peers. I’ve never liked to …