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Solidarity and Fraternity. A new ethical-political key for migrations

political perspective the current debates around the figure of the "crime of solidarity" in France, taking as a starting point the case of Cédric Hérrou, prosecuted and convicted in various instances for ... value when thinking about theoretical dilemmas, as well as the ethical-political power of migrations in the current democratic orders. Keywords solidarity; migrations; politics; disobedience

Solidarity and Fraternity. A new ethical-political key for migrations

political perspective the current debates around the figure of the "crime of solidarity" in France, taking as a starting point the case of Cédric Hérrou, prosecuted and convicted in various instances for ... value when thinking about theoretical dilemmas, as well as the ethical-political power of migrations in the current democratic orders. Keywords solidarity; migrations; politics; disobedience

The Under-Representation of Minorities in Political Careers

Numerous studies have found that people of color, women, and those with physical challenges are significantly under-represented in political careers due to societal barriers. For example, women’s ... rare situations, when women are elected into political positions they endure obstacles different from their cohorts who are of superior societal stature. “Numerous studies suggest women have difficulty

President Obama and the Polymorphous “Other” in Political Discourse

ASIAN AMERICAN LA WJOURNAL President Obama and the Polymorphous "Other"in U.S. Political Discourse Claire Jean Kimt 0 0 f Departments of Political Science and Asian American Studies, University of ... Nation in the new millennium. These changing notions, burnished in the course of partisan political struggle, intimate the seemingly contradictory point that "the Other" in U.S. political discourse is a

Who help irregular migrants? Supporters of irregular migrants in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Turin (Italy)

of irregular migrants and what kind of help they provide. The article asks whether this kind of help should be seen as purely humanitarian or as a form of political action; and describes a scale ... the University of Milan. Department of Social and Political Sciences. Milan, Italy. E-mail: . **Professor of Sociology of Migrations at the University of Milan. Department of Social and Political

Demystifying the Asian American Neo-Conservative: A Strange and New Political Animal

progressiveflag-bearers. This divergence, Mr. Wang observes, has led to the exclusion ofneo-conservativesfrom the debate over the political direction ofAsian Americans. Mr. Wang seeks to "de-mystify" Asian American ... ,' Professor Glenn Omatsu characterizes Asian American neo-conservatives as "strange and new political animals," and presents us as a new "challenge" to the issues affecting the Asian American community. We are

The human rights defense of undocumented migrants and refugees in the western border region of Mexico and the USA: Humanitarianism and political influence of the organized civil society

networks and alliances and make a greater political impact. Revisiting the object of study, the “humanitarian reason” of the French sociologist-anthropologist Didier Fassin was taken into account. Thus ...  Civil Society Organizations; Human Rights of Migrants; US-Mexico Border Region; Humanitarianism; Political Incidence Introducción El análisis del presente dossier parte de hallazgos de una

The construction of a political subject. Migrants and struggle for housing in Buenos Aires

Dossiê: “Direito à cidade: segregação e lutas pela cidadania” La construcción de un sujeto político. Migrantes y lucha por la vivienda en Buenos Aires The construction of a political ... ; Vivienda; Judicialización; Subjetividad política; Buenos Aires Abstract This paper seeks to make a contribution to current debates on the political dimensions of migrations and their expressions in

The construction of a political subject. Migrants and struggle for housing in Buenos Aires

This paper seeks to make a contribution to current debates on the political dimensions of migrations and their expressions in urban contexts. It draws from the findings of a research on the ... Dossiê: “Direito à cidade: segregação e lutas pela cidadania” La construcción de un sujeto político. Migrantes y lucha por la vivienda en Buenos Aires The construction of a political

Bettina von Arnim and Civil Action: How to Defy Oppression by Championing Others

exist, and this fact encompassed not only von Arnim’s engagement with nature, but her philosophy on life itself. Critical Reception of her Works Both her epistolaries and political writings gained wide ... champion for the ignored and underrepresented. She strategically used her femininity and cleverness to gain entrance into the world of men, granting herself political and social power unheard of during the

Philosophy of voltage-gated proton channels

In this review, voltage-gated proton channels are considered from a mainly teleological perspective. Why do proton channels exist? What good are they? Why did they go to such lengths to develop several unique hallmark properties such as extreme selectivity and ΔpH-dependent gating? Why is their current so minuscule? How do they manage to be so selective? What is the basis for our...

One Year of Collaboration: Reflections on Student-Faculty Partnership

collaborated on Joel’s Modern Political Philosophy course, a mid-level seminar with 17 students aimed at introducing students to the modern tradition of political thought including social contract theory ... November, we also began to discuss Joel’s initial plans for a course on power he was scheduled to teach in the upcoming semester. Even as we were still collaborating on the Modern Political Philosophy course

Rifugiato in famiglia. Effetti di sinergia tra istituzione pubblica, privato sociale e cittadinanza: l’esperienza milanese

The article describes the project “Rifugiato in famiglia” promoted by the Municipality of Milan targeted to political refugees aiming to support their integration through hosting in Italian citizens ... collaboration with the Third Sector, supports a different form of Polis care. Keywords reception; family; integration; political refugees 1. Introduzione: l’accoglienza in famiglia Di fronte alle

Refugee in the family. Synergy effects between public institution, social private and citizenship: the Milanese experience

The article describes the project “Rifugiato in famiglia” promoted by the Municipality of Milan targeted to political refugees aiming to support their integration through hosting in Italian citizens ... collaboration with the Third Sector, supports a different form of Polis care. Keywords reception; family; integration; political refugees 1. Introduzione: l’accoglienza in famiglia Di fronte alle

Theory and Practice of Transnationalism: The Political Participation of Nigerian Immigrants in New York City

transnational political participation of Nigerians in New York City and Nigeria. Based on a qualitative study with the migrant community, the article concludes that political transnationalism is limited to a ... participate in Nigeria but limiting their involvement in the United States. Keywords Nigerian immigrants; transnationalism; transnational migration; transmigrants; political participation

Theory and Practice of Transnationalism: The Political Participation of Nigerian Immigrants in New York City

transnational political participation of Nigerians in New York City and Nigeria. Based on a qualitative study with the migrant community, the article concludes that political transnationalism is limited to a ... participate in Nigeria but limiting their involvement in the United States. Keywords Nigerian immigrants; transnationalism; transnational migration; transmigrants; political participation

Political Agendas in the Letters of Hildegard of Bingen

Hildegard of Bingen is mentioned only briefly in historical accounts of musicology, religious philosophy, and biographical studies of various monarchs from the twelfth century; however, she played a ... the faculty mentor for the student author(s). To the best of my knowledge, the student has followed the accepted standards of scientific, creative, and academic honesty and ethics. Political Agendas in

Wak'as, Mallkis, and The Inca Afterlife: The Hydrological Connection Between The Incan Empirical and Nonempirical Worlds

weight during his lifetime outside of Peruvian society due to his marginalized status, elaborate Spanish writing style, and often political tones.12 However, over the last twenty to thirty years, his ... work of Tello, he explains “…how conquest disrupted a philosophy of integral environmental relations, especially regarding cults surrounding the importance of water. This included the 11 Julio C. Tello

La defensa de los derechos humanos de migrantes indocumentados y refugiados en la región fronteriza occidental de México y los EEUU: Humanitarismo e incidencia política de la sociedad civil organizada

networks and alliances and make a greater political impact. Revisiting the object of study, the “humanitarian reason” of the French sociologist-anthropologist Didier Fassin was taken into account. Thus ... : Humanitarianism and political influence of the organized civil society Peter Müller*  http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7488-007X *Doctor en Ciencias Sociales por El Colegio de la Frontera Norte (El Colef) en

The Demise of Community Policing? The Impact of Post-9/11 Federal Surveillance Programs on Local Law Enforcement

Police reform over the past thirty years has been guided by the philosophy of “community policing,” or the theory that police departments overcome poor community relations by engaging in initiatives ... , “assessments,” that can be opened without any factual predicate. Such “assessments” permit FBI agents and informants to spy on religious services and political gatherings; to question family, friends, neighbors