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All opinions expressed on our blog are that of the student writers and are not representative of BridgeUSA. We encourage our students to share their thoughts on current events and issues in a way that stirs thought and creates constructive dialogue.

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A new kind of political compass: The BridgeUSA Temperament Scale

The BridgeUSA Team For the past few years, we’ve all watched conversations about issues we care about be taken over…

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Columbia U.’s Firestorm Is Just the Beginning. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Respond

Manu Meel This piece was originally published on the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Read the story here. While the firestorm at Columbia…

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BridgeUSA Students Discuss: Israel/Palestine Protests on Campus

In the last two weeks, dozens of protests surrounding the Gaza war have erupted on college campuses across the country. The…

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What We Can Learn From the Civil War Movie

Jessica Carpenter Originally published on AllSides.com. This blog is in collaboration with AllSides, a nonpartisan media group focused on strengthening our democratic society…

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BridgeUSA Students Discuss: The Potential Tiktok Ban

It’s been about a month since the House approved a bill that would force TikTok’s parent company to sell the social…

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Why You Need Bridge-Building On Your Resume

In 2016, sophomores at Notre Dame University came up with an idea to address growing political tension on their campus.…