Who Owns the Sea?

Who Owns the Sea?

After reading about the origins of maritime interdiction in Kahn’s piece, I cannot say that I am surprised at the extent countries with power will…

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The Troubling History of "Innocence"

The Troubling History of “Innocence”

Miriam Ticktin once again brings forth the detriment that categorization causes for the group that does not fit the mold of “deservingness”. The image of…

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The Dangers of Humanitarianism

The Dangers of Humanitarianism

The use of the politics of humanitarianism to degrade humans into bodies that are viewed as less than human in France is not something that…

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Kos: Tourist Dream, Migrant Nightmare

Kos: Tourist Dream, Migrant Nightmare

Kos is a Greek island located about 6 kilometers away from Turkey. Due to its location it has become a central point for migrants seeking…

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Social and Structural Limitations in the Workforce

Social and Structural Limitations in the Workforce

                 According to the 2015 census there are 55.4 million people identifying as Hispanic. This number excludes all…

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Critique: The Effectiveness of a Social Media Campaign

Critique: The Effectiveness of a Social Media Campaign

Social media has given rise to a new form of advocacy and awareness for many social justice issues. The power of globalization through social media…

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The Economic Value of Migrants

The Economic Value of Migrants

After the discussions in class and the readings for this week, I have realized that the economic benefits which migrants can bring plays a role…

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The Silent Death

The Silent Death

Although created in 2014, Nikolaj Bendix Skyum Larsen’s End of Dreams creates a hauntingly accurate portrayal of death and the subsequent silence that migrants are…

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