Berkeley Political Review

UC Berkeley's Only Non-Partisan Political Magazine

The Future is for Sale on Polymarket

The 2024 U.S. presidential election was one of the most disheartening nights of the last year. It was also the first time I heard about Polymarket. This was not a coincidence, of course. As a group of friends and I were crammed in a claustrophobic dorm room watching a map of states flipping

China-West Conflict Making a Move to Africa?

China-West Conflict Making a Move to Africa?

From censoring Winnie the Pooh to attacking ships in the South China Sea with water cannons, China’s anti-Western international agenda

October 27, 2024
Dishonorable Killings: The Role of Police Brutality in Pakistan

Dishonorable Killings: The Role of Police Brutality in Pakistan

Honor killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and political violence are just some of the words used to describe the police

October 27, 2024
The West’s Antichrist: The Rise of Antagonizing Iran

The West’s Antichrist: The Rise of Antagonizing Iran

Over the last four decades, the West, led by US administrations, has been antagonizing Iran and discouraging any cooperation with

October 25, 2024
America Isn’t Broken—But Our Leaders Need It To Be

America Isn’t Broken—But Our Leaders Need It To Be

Americans hate politics. Or at least, that’s how it seems. A Pew Research Center study from last fall found that

October 25, 2024
South Africa Takes on Israel: A New Front in the Gaza Conflict

South Africa Takes on Israel: A New Front in the Gaza Conflict

In a landmark move on December 29th of 2023, South Africa initiated legal action against Israel at the International Court

October 25, 2024
Splitting the (Electoral) Vote

Splitting the (Electoral) Vote

Less than two months before the presidential election, Nebraska lawmakers sprang into the national limelight as Republicans sought to change

October 24, 2024
Cease and Desist: The Dangerous Socio-Political Consequences of Trump’s Election Fraud Rhetoric

Cease and Desist: The Dangerous Socio-Political Consequences of Trump’s Election Fraud Rhetoric

“CEASE & DESIST,” former president Donald Trump began in a statement on TruthSocial. “Please be aware that this legal exposure

October 24, 2024
How the French Left Shot Itself in the Foot

How the French Left Shot Itself in the Foot

Just a few months ago, leftists and liberals worldwide braced for a grim future. Right-wing parties and candidates across Europe—boasting

October 20, 2024
The Case for Breaking Up Big Tech

The Case for Breaking Up Big Tech

The Big, the Bad, the Un-American… In 2020, New York Times writer Kashmir Hill set out to answer a salient

October 18, 2024
JD Vance: Donald Trump’s Achilles Heel

JD Vance: Donald Trump’s Achilles Heel

On the debate stage, JD Vance pulled off a miracle: He made Trumpism sound polished, polite, and coherent. He delivered

October 18, 2024
Reaches and Limits of Papal Influence

Reaches and Limits of Papal Influence

In a recent statement regarding the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church,

October 8, 2024
Human Rights Issues in California: The Case of Human Trafficking 

Human Rights Issues in California: The Case of Human Trafficking 

Human trafficking is a dark shadow looming over California, silently ensnaring thousands each year. It's a grim reality where people

October 8, 2024
Propositions E and F in San Francisco: Hurtful or Helpful?

Propositions E and F in San Francisco: Hurtful or Helpful?

How can a city regarded as one of the most liberal cities in America vote in favor of two conservative,

Congress, The Lifelong Career

Congress, The Lifelong Career

Sitting high on Capitol Hill, the distant and seemingly elitist Congress has struggled to maintain Americans’ trust, with reports showing

October 7, 2024
Scott Baugh would Serve Himself—not CA-47

Scott Baugh would Serve Himself—not CA-47

In January, Republican congressional candidate Scott Baugh sat down with The Orange County Register’s Kaitlyn Schallhorn in preparation for this

October 4, 2024
“Stairway To Heaven” is Our Generation’s Political Anthem

“Stairway To Heaven” is Our Generation’s Political Anthem

We all know Led Zeppelin. 1970s British band. Founders of hard rock. Oh: and political commentators. Well, not exactly. Compared

October 3, 2024
Registry: The Hidden Pathway to Citizenship

Registry: The Hidden Pathway to Citizenship

Google defines citizenship as “the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.” However, being a citizen

October 1, 2024
Biden ruined AAPI heritage month

Biden ruined AAPI heritage month

Old Man Joe makes a mockery of Asian America. Seems like being the oldest President this country ever had, his

September 30, 2024
Connectivity In The Courtroom: Click for Justice!

Connectivity In The Courtroom: Click for Justice!

What does the future of justice look like to you? While we all have grand hopes and expectations of what

September 29, 2024
Latin America’s Hamptons and Regional Tourism in Uruguay

Latin America’s Hamptons and Regional Tourism in Uruguay

Nestled between Brazil and Argentina lies the hidden gem of Uruguay, a nation filled with a rich cultural history, gorgeous

September 29, 2024
Mr. Gorbachev, Did the Wall Actually Fall?

Mr. Gorbachev, Did the Wall Actually Fall?

When the Berlin Wall was torn down with angle grinders and shovels on November 11, 1989, the people of Germany

September 27, 2024