Although I am an undergraduate student, I have published and presented research on the Reign of Terror of the French Revolution and its link to totalitarianism. Through this research, I have become increasingly aware of the unfortunate political state of affairs in today's society, including the attacks on public universities and the public realm in general. Because I recognized the need for the public (and myself) to be better informed about these issues, I became active on Twitter ( @Tudor109 ). However, the short nature of Twitter does not provide me with the optimal space to share my ideas. Therefore, I have decided to start this blog as a space to explore various political issues, but mainly those dealing with the higher education system in the US.