Political plurality

While the United States has multiple political parties beyond Democratic and Republican—such as the Libertarian and Green Parties—the political scene is dominated by a two-party system. However, that may not…

Update on Jamal Khashoggi Case

The Central Intelligence Agency released a statement on Nov. 15, claiming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The findings directly contradict…

Diwali – Festival of Lights

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a holiday celebrated by several religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. According to Vinod Sake, president of Portland State’s Indian Student…

Brazil’s polarizing runoff election

Amid a polarizing presidential campaign, Jair Bolsonaro, described as the “Brazilian Donald Trump,” won the Oct. 28 runoff election with 55.3 percent of the vote. The two candidates represented opposing…