Author Archives: Eva Arevuo

About Eva Arevuo

Eva started blogging to discuss American politics, society and culture, and to document her recent move from London to San Francisco. After earning a B.A. in History from the University of Oxford, she worked at the Financial Times, among other London-based publications. Eva reads widely, follows her beloved Arsenal from this side of the pond, and enjoys exploring her new home-town, state and country.

Citizens United Gathers More Dissidents

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

In rethinking the Citizens United decision, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has admitted that her vote was a mistake. Like many of us, the long-serving justice who has penned over 200 opinions on issues from abortion rights to copyright law, is … Continue reading →

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“Right to be Forgotten” — What We’re Reading

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

After writing about the proposed “right to be forgotten” in Europe, the conversation about privacy, reputation and the Internet has only accelerated. Here’s a taste of what we’re reading at the moment: Google must remember our right to be forgotten, … Continue reading →

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Affirmative Action set for Election-Season Supreme Court Review

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

Racial policies in college admissions are set to face the judgement of the Supreme Court. Together with health care, immigration and political redistricting also under review, this is certainly shaping up to be a big year for politics and the … Continue reading →

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Should There be a “Right to be Forgotten” on the Internet?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

Being forgotten is not usually something people wish for. At the moment, however, a debate is raging in Europe about the right of citizens to be forgotten when it comes to information stored on the Internet. Like SOPA and PIPA … Continue reading →

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No Payroll Tax Battle After-All?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

House Republican leaders have agreed to support extending the payroll tax cut through the end of the year without demanding spending cuts to pay for it. Another potential Congressional showdown has been averted. Phew. That’s good for the economy, and … Continue reading →

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Will the “Landmark” Housing Settlement Restore the American Dream?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

After months of arduous discussion, the federal government has finally agreed a $26 billion settlement with five of the nation’s biggest banks. With one-in-five American mortgage-holders under water, and collective negative equity of $700 billion, the President promised today that … Continue reading →

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Why Did the United States Plummet in the Press Freedom Rankings?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

In a year that’s seen grassroots challenges to dictatorial regimes in the Middle East with ensuing brutal crackdowns on these popular movements, Occupy Wall Street, right here in the United States provoked the kind of reaction from authorities that also … Continue reading →

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As Prop 8 Makes its Way to the Supreme Court, What Will They Do?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

Today in California, Proposition 8, the 2008 ballot ban on same sex marriage, has been struck down 2-1 by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Stephen Reinhardt spoke for the majority when he said that “Proposition 8 served no … Continue reading →

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Will Sheryl Sandberg be Facebook’s First Female Board Member?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

Amidst the news surrounding Facebook’s $5 billion IPO, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s absolute power to appoint and remove all board members, there is some discussion around Facebook’s all-male cast of directors. I’ll put myself out there and say: since 58% … Continue reading →

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Citizens United is 2 — But Who Isn’t Buying In?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Eva Arevuo

Citizens United, the decision that lets unlimited corporate funds into elections, is two years old. What does it have to show for itself? Well — let’s crunch some numbers: Between the 2008 and 2010 elections, spending by independent groups, including … Continue reading →

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