Democratic deficits at the Democratic primaries Capstone The debacle at the Democratic primaries in Iowa has sparked wide criticism and ridicule. The upcoming elections in New Hampshire also show: the party’s antiquated electoral system does not live up to the values of the Democratic party. By Felix Dengg
A growing affordable housing crisis—on both sides of the Atlantic Capstone In both the US and Germany, the growing shortage of affordable housing is increasingly reaching into the middle class and impacting broad swaths of society—increasing the pressure on policymakers to implement solutions. By Tarik Englmann
Asylum in a Climate-Changed World: Bridging the Protection Gap in the EU Article Climate change and the consequential natural disasters have become common drivers of migration – a phenomenon that will be further exacerbated as the climate crisis continues. Maria Giovanna Manieri, Advisor to the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, explains the policy framework affecting climate refugees and highlights prospects for Greens in the European Parliament to foster progress on the issue. By Maria Giovanna Manieri
Despite hosting their first Pride in 2019, Georgia’s queer community is still in a vulnerable position Capstone Support for Georgia’s LGBTQ+ community is popular in the international community, but is it what Georgia needs? By Xandie Kuenning
A Web of ‘Partner’ Companies Keeps Uber Out of Trouble in Poland Transatlantic Media Fellowship Uber’s intermediaries often cut abusive deals with drivers, adding a layer of uncertainty to an already precarious work arrangement By Hanna Kozlowska
Bond-Rating Agencies Have the Power to Destroy Radical Dreams Transatlantic Media Fellowship Moody’s threatens Berlin over a progressive housing proposal. By Clark Randall
