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John Milas '28

Contributing Writer

What are Youth Politics?

Staff Writer John Milas ’28 traces the long arc of youth populism, arguing that while young activists have always fueled political upheaval, their energy is inherently multivocal, capable of swinging toward liberation or reaction.

Don’t Get Misled by This Election

Staff Writer John Milas ’28 cautions readers against interpreting this year’s sweeping Democratic victories as a clear political realignment, arguing that off-off-year elections often misrepresent national trends.

A Shutdown For Our Times

Staff Writer John Milas ’28 dissects the latest government shutdown as more than a budgetary standoff — framing it instead as a mirror of America’s collective precarity.

So, What Does It Mean to Do More?

Contributing Writer John Milas ’28 explores the promises and pitfalls of effective altruism, weighing utilitarian logic against Paulo Freire’s call for human-centered solidarity, and asks what it really means to “do more” without losing sight of the people behind the numbers.

Deciding to Do More

Drawing on Thomas More’s “Utopia” and his own experience of Amherst’s abundance, Contributing Writer John Milas ’28 reflects on the privilege of campus life and argues that true liberation lies not in comfort, but in using that comfort to fight for a more just world beyond the college’s gates.

Are These Unprecedented Times?

Contributing Writer John Milas ’28, reflecting on violence, polarization, and historical parallels, asks whether today’s turbulence is truly unprecedented and argues that while history offers lessons, it cannot substitute for fresh perspectives in confronting America’s current political crisis.