The first and only nonpartisan political commentary magazine at UC Davis.
Davis Political Review stands as a nonpartisan nonprofit political commentary magazine dedicated to providing the Davis and Sacramento community with an ongoing political dialogue in the hope of stimulating reactions, activism and awareness of the state, nation and world in which we live in. Davis Political Review serves primarily as an organization that facilitates democratic practices, encourages participation, and creates a better informed electorate.
BreeAnna Virrueta details the book banning movement that has swept across US public education, the challenges it has created, and what can be done to address the situation.
Read more at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/nationwide-book-bans-cause-more-damage-than-we-are-acknowledging
Graphic by: Gil Evangelista Martinez
Emogene Karas discusses how climate change has created “climate refugees” and the difficulties they face as they try to find a place in the world.
Read more at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/climate-refugees-a-call-for-change
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez.
RJ Praker takes a look at the rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union and how it has shaped modern geopolitics.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/forever-winter-politics-of-the-infinite-cold-war
Graphic by Lynn Le.
Mia Romero takes a look at the film industry and its apparent misogynistic atmosphere and how it downplays the achievements of women.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/misogynys-permanent-place-in-the-film-industry
Graphic by Kaitlyn Tan.
Abigail Loomis takes a look Steve Elster and his attempt to trademark the slogan “Trump Too Small” and the resulting lawsuit between the Trademark and Patent Office.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/trump-too-small-and-the-right-to-publicity
Graphic by Sierra Randel.
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Ezra Rubin breaks down the history of the conflict that has been present in the Caucasus between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/conflict-in-the-caucasus-how-centurys-old-policy-still-affects-the-region-today
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez.
Alex Barnes talks about the need for more moderate candidates and politicians to help bridge the divide in American politics.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/voice-of-reason-how-moderates-can-help-save-america
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez.
📣Calling for all designers, artists, and creators 📣
DPR is recruiting for our design team! Interested in gaining experience in illustration, UI/UX design, social media, or publication work? Come join us in Wellman 26 on Fridays at 2pm or scan our QR code to apply.
(Psst there may be some board positions available in the future)
Meet the Board: Jack Jacobs!
Jack is a 2nd year Political Science and Philosophy double major. He is the DPR’s Chief Financial Officer.
Adhithi Narasimhan details the struggle that undocumented students have faced against the University of California system in order for undocumented students to find jobs within the UC system.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/ucs-opportunity-for-some-campus-doors-close-on-undocumented-student-employment
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez.
Meet the Board: RJ Praker!
RJ is a 3rd year Political Science major. She is the DPR’s Chief Copy Editor.
Meet the Board: Nour Taha!
Nour is a 4th year Political Science major. He is the DPR’s Senior International Editor!
Meet the Board: Cynthia Weber!
Cynthia is a 4th year Political Science major. She is the DPR’s managing editor.
Meet the Board: Abigail Loomis!
The upcoming days we will be showcasing our board members.
Abigail Loomis is a 4th year Political Science major. She is the president and editor-in-chief for the Davis Political Review.
Adithi Sumitran speaks on a developing national literacy decline and the power that reading can have on people.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/a-fractured-narrative-cracking-open-the-spine-of-our-national-literary-crisis
Graphic by Amanda Maldonado.
Jack Jacobs details the problems with California’s ballot initiative system and its effects on the decisions voters make when they go to the polls.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/hijacking-the-ballot-the-problem-with-californias-ballot-initiative-system
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez.
Tobias Russell talks about the censorship that the Pro-Palestinian movement has faced and the criticisms from groups that claim to defend free speech.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/palestine-the-pro-israel-rights-great-hypocrisy-in-free-speech-parlance-and-policy
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez.
Cynthia Weber details the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action and its effects on college students.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/the-aftermath-of-the-supreme-courts-affirmative-action-ban
Graphic by Melody Lin.
Danielle Jacobs speaks on the Olympics and how the governing IOC has to navigate political discourse by both memebering nations and individual athletes.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/the-olympics-a-stage-for-more-than-sports
Graphic by Lynn Le
Join us this Friday for a game night social! Directly following our general meeting, come hang out and chat with fellow members and officers. Snacks will be available!
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez.
Anthony Zammikiel talks in depth about the consequences of America’s war on terror and how it has affected countries such as Libya.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/the-fifty-first-star-american-libyan-relations-within-the-war-on-terrorism
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez
Alex Barnes breaks down how a younger generation of political candidates are more beneficial for the United States in contrast to the current older generation that holds a majority of power.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/facing-a-new-wave-how-younger-candidates-could-be-the-change-america-needs
Graphic by Amanda Maldonado.
Dhruv Shevgaonkar dives into the outcome of the 2023 Argentinian general election and its place in Argentinian history.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/argentina-at-a-crossroads-of-history
Graphic by Sierra Randel
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Emogene Karas talks about the confidence gap found in young girls, the causes behind it and how humor can be one of the many solutions that can tackle such issues.
Read more at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/a-case-for-humor-how-girls-silliness-is-bridging-the-confidence-gap
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez
Benjamin Shih goes in depth about the misconceptions and the reality of private education.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/the-private-school-myth
Graphic by Sierra Randel
RJ Praker takes a look at and reflects on the Carter administration and the what could of been in American politics.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/golden-record-jimmy-carter-and-the-road-not-taken-in-american-politics
Graphic by Lynn Le.
Cynthia Weber covers the battle between lawmakers and tech companies over First Amendment rights and expressive speech when it comes to the control of political speech.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/the-supreme-court-and-big-tech-censorship
Graphic by Amanda Maldonado.
Adithi Sumitran covers the murder of Jaahnavi Kandula at the hands of Seattle police and showcases how the lives of women of color are devalued by law enforcement and the media.
Read it at: https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/how-to-get-away-with-murder-jaahnavi-kandula-and-the-devaluation-of-women-of-color
Graphic by Amanda Maldonado.
Dimitri Zlatev goes in depth about the FDA and their questionable decision making and judgment that have result in the death of people if the agency acts too quick or acts too slow.
Read it at:
https://www.davispoliticalreview.com/article/the-invisible-graveyard
Graphic by Gil Evangelista Martinez.
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