By Adam Davis Teachers will do anything to show students the value of learning, but this goal doesn’t come easy. Persistent study brings skills and opportunities that
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In the Run-up to 2020, Debate on Your Own Terms
When I find myself growing frustrated with the juvenile tenor of modern American political discourse, I just repeat these eight powerful words: “I know you are, but
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Each year, The Wagner Review publishes an academic journal that continues its mission of encouraging dialogue on a wide range of issues related to public service and
Read MoreSaudade: All We’ve Ever Known
By Lucas Lopes, Staff Writer Saudade, which is characteristic of Brazilian culture, is a word that can only really be captured by the Portuguese language. At its
Read MoreHarvard Lawsuit Reflects Need For More Nuanced Affirmative Action Policy
By Alison Glaser, Contributing Editor The current lawsuit Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard fills me with complex, contradictory feelings. On the one hand, I recognize that this
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Sex(ual Assault), Baby
By Liz Hensler, Contributing Editor For better or worse, I spent my formative years as an avid fan of Law & Order: SVU. Â Olivia Benson is my
Read MoreLabor Rights Provisions in the New NAFTA Agreement
By Camille Mori, Staff Writer The new trilateral trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada is a beacon of hope for better working conditions in our
Read MoreGuilty Until Proven Innocent: What to Know About Criminal Justice Reform Before the Midterm Elections
By Elisa Nolasco The United States Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence, yet 67% of New York’s incarcerated population is legally innocent. Thousands of New Yorkers are
Read MoreThe New NLRB Ethos: Labor’s “Supreme Court†Under the Trump Administration
By Paul Longo, Staff Writer In the wake of the recent and all-consuming Supreme Court confirmation battle, all eyes have been on the nation’s highest court. Yet,
Read More2018 Midterm Election Edition
This year, The Wagner Review challenged writers to think about the political implications of the policies they are most interested in as the 2018 midterm elections
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