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Maryam Gamar

Maryam Gamar

Identities Intern

Latest articles by Maryam Gamar

Politics
How two competing cryptocurrency policies began a conversation on digital rightsHow two competing cryptocurrency policies began a conversation on digital rights
Politics

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill could change how cryptocurrency is taxed.

By Maryam Gamar
Politics
Louisiana’s 4th Covid-19 wave, explainedLouisiana’s 4th Covid-19 wave, explained
Politics

All eyes are on Louisiana, which leads the country in new Covid-19 cases.

By Maryam Gamar
Politics
Federal eviction protections have ended, leaving renters scramblingFederal eviction protections have ended, leaving renters scrambling
Politics

Only $3 billion of a $45 billion relief package has been distributed to renters.

By Maryam Gamar
Explainers
Trump’s aggressive efforts to overturn election results come to lightTrump’s aggressive efforts to overturn election results come to light
Explainers

A handwritten document released by the DOJ could have the former president’s actions catching up with him.

By Maryam Gamar
Explainers
How online fundraising led voters to donate more money than they realizedHow online fundraising led voters to donate more money than they realized
Explainers

Dark patterns are increasingly used to trick even savvy web users.

By Maryam Gamar
Explainers
What the assassination of Haiti’s president means for US foreign policyWhat the assassination of Haiti’s president means for US foreign policy
Explainers

America and Haiti’s complex relationship, explained.

By Maryam Gamar
Explainers
Biden plans to reverse Trump’s Alaska policy. Here’s why it matters.Biden plans to reverse Trump’s Alaska policy. Here’s why it matters.
Explainers

Tongass National Forest is a frequent target for political ping-pong between environmental and development interests.

By Maryam Gamar
Politics
What the “Fauci Gate” emails tell us about Covid-19 and American politicsWhat the “Fauci Gate” emails tell us about Covid-19 and American politics
Politics

How social media has triggered conspiracy theories over Dr. Anthony Fauci’s emails.

By Maryam Gamar
Vaccines
Teens can’t all get vaccinated yet. They’re still excited for summer.Teens can’t all get vaccinated yet. They’re still excited for summer.
Vaccines

4 high schoolers on summer plans, vaccination dreams, and how they’re eager for a break.

By Maryam Gamar
Culture
Greek life is losing members. Here’s why.Greek life is losing members. Here’s why.
Culture

From racist slurs to classism, three students share the reasons why they left — or dismantled — their fraternities and sororities.

By Maryam Gamar