Invest in Education PublishedJuly 17, 2020 by William Brodner Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As states … Read more
The Problem of the Runaway Train PublishedJuly 17, 2020 by Michael Cao The first class I attended at Duke was a seminar called “Globalization and Corporate Citizenship” led by Dirk Philipsen, a … Read more
Systematic Failures: What Can an Intern Do? PublishedJuly 13, 2020 by James Zheng Hello, world! My name’s James, and I am part of the (virtual) DukeEngage program in Washington D.C. I’m currently working … Read more
A Degree of Precision PublishedJuly 02, 2020 by Alison Hurst As a “Law and Order: SVU” devotee and a fan of true crime media generally, I long idolized the quick-witted … Read more
Re(duce), Re(use), Re(imagining justice) PublishedJune 26, 2020 by Michael Cao Whenever I’m asked to describe myself, I have a litany of phrases cached in my mental storage. I’m a student. … Read more
Confronting Our History PublishedJune 24, 2020 by William Brodner I learned in middle school social studies that George Washington wore wooden dentures. This was a lie. In fact, although … Read more
All or Nothing PublishedJune 24, 2020 by Alison Hurst As I prepare for my interviews with project managers, mental health liaisons, and case managers of North Carolina’s Local Reentry … Read more
From Anxiety to Admiration PublishedJune 18, 2020 by Alison Hurst Much of my work for the Criminal Justice Resource Center thus far is solitary, as I sit at my kitchen … Read more
Learning to Start Somewhere PublishedJune 18, 2020 by Michael Cao I first learned about the tale of Sisyphus reading a book on Greek mythology. Sisyphus was the king of Corinth, … Read more
The Multifaceted Movement PublishedJune 17, 2020 by Cidian Edwards Is it possible to address two social issues in one movement? This question is extremely pertinent as the Black Lives … Read more