Author: Emma Fridy

Emma is Managing Editor of the Louisville Political Review. She is a Junior at the University of Louisville studying Political Science, French, and Arabic.
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Black History Month, Louisville, World

Solidarity in Struggle: The Black and Palestinian Campaigns for Justice

As Israel’s assault on Gaza continues, so does the growth of Black-Palestinian Solidarity across America. The similarities between Israel’s IDF and U.S. police forces cannot be ignored for many Black Americans, and Palestinians in Palestine and diaspora see a connection between their own struggles against Israel’s U.S. funded apartheid and police violence in America. Continue reading Solidarity in Struggle: The Black and Palestinian Campaigns for Justice

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Kentucky, Louisville, US

Dwindling Voices: Endangered Languages in Our Communities and Around the World

Hilaria Cruz, Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Louisville Like recipes that are cherished and handed down through generations, languages require care if they are to exist in the future. Mother tongues are repositories of invaluable wisdom, creativity, and beauty, and they enable us to communicate and share with family, friends, and neighbors.   Language is vital to our survival and links us to … Continue reading Dwindling Voices: Endangered Languages in Our Communities and Around the World

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Black History Month, Kentucky, Louisville

A Short History of Black Labor Movements in America

Born out of necessity, America’s Black labor movements have left an indelible mark upon the social fabric of our country. For hundreds of years Black activists have poured blood, sweat, and tears into organizing the American labor force for better working conditions. Until relatively recently, Black Americans were excluded from major unions, and therefore had to create separate institutions that fought for Black workers. Black … Continue reading A Short History of Black Labor Movements in America

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Freedom Fall 2022, Kentucky, Louisville, US

A Left-Wing Approach to the Question of Universal Suffrage

Felons have long been barred from voting in the state of Kentucky. In 2019, Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order to allow certain non-violent felons to vote. However, executive orders are not permanent and can be overturned by future governors. In Kentucky right now, 15% of Black people cannot vote, and 20% of Black men specifically cannot vote. Across the state of Kentucky, restoring … Continue reading A Left-Wing Approach to the Question of Universal Suffrage

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Kentucky, Louisville

2022 Louisville Mayoral Election

On May 17, both the Republican and Democratic parties will be holding a primary for the mayoral election scheduled in November. Our current Mayor, Greg Fischer, is term limited and cannot run again for Mayor. LPR interviewed three candidates, Colin Hardin, Tim Findley, and Craig Greenberg, with full interviews here on our YouTube. Below is a short review of some of the major candidates.  Craig … Continue reading 2022 Louisville Mayoral Election

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Kentucky, World

In the Wake of Kentucky’s Tornadoes, It’s Time to Take Climate Change Action

Photo: Malcolm Lightbody I was the first in the house to be woken up in the middle of the night by a tornado siren. It was the night after my grandmother’s funeral in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and I had the unfortunate task of sleeping on the couch in the living room as all the beds in the house were full of family members. My grandfather, … Continue reading In the Wake of Kentucky’s Tornadoes, It’s Time to Take Climate Change Action

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World

Free Palestine

Brutal depictions of violence in Palestine have shocked the entire world. Videos of Palestinians being arrested, beaten, expelled from their homes at gunpoint, tear gassed out of a mosque during Ramadan, and bombed have gone viral on the internet. For many, this is the first time the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is front and present in their minds’ eye. More than ever, international support for Palestinians and … Continue reading Free Palestine

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