On January 20, 2025, the day of his inauguration, Donald J. Trump, the 47th president of the United States of America, signed a slew of…
Posts published in “Human Rights, Health and Social Justice”
Is The United Nations Still Relevant Today?
Since its birth, in the midst of World War II, the United Nations has been at the forefront of discussing and addressing global challenges. As…
The Pitfalls of Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness
There is no denying that college tuition has reached insurmountable levels. Since 1980, tuition has increased by over 180%, with the average cost of higher…
Climate Conversations on Local and International Levels
September kicked off a very busy season in New York City with events at every level from international meetings (the United Nations General Assembly and…
Conservative Mythmaking and the Legacy of Ronald Reagan
The American Right is obsessed with Ronald Reagan. He is the ultimate conservative hero: the actor turned politician who saved the United States from the…
A Closer Look at Yemen
Recently the Houthis have drawn global attention to themselves by launching nearly 50 missiles and drones against commercial and Naval ships, sailing under American and…
A Path to (real) Peace After October 7th
Editor’s Note Dear Readers, Thank you for continuing to read and support The Fieldston Political Journal! As a publication dedicated to discourse around often contentious…
An Attempt at Understanding The Israel-Hamas Conflict
Editor’s Note Dear Readers, Thank you for continuing to read and support The Fieldston Political Journal! As a publication dedicated to discourse around often contentious…
The Real Victory: Women’s World Cup Battles on and off the Field
On August 21, the Spanish Women’s National Soccer Team won an electric World Cup Final match against England. The game closed out a tournament that…
The Deadly Series of Earthquakes in Afghanistan
The word “seismic” has filled the media since October 7, 2023. The Israel-Hamas War, which has affected millions of Israeli and Palestinian people, represents one…