Magda Smith

Magda Smith is an analyst in the Domestic Policy Center majoring in Government. She is interested in affecting positive change through policy, combatting political polarization, and promoting nuanced discussions. In addition to being part of the Roosevelt Institute, Magda is a representative to the Tompkins County Youth Services Board, has served as a 2019 United Nations Youth Ambassador, and has presented her research at Ithaca College’s 2017 and 2019 “Pippi to Ripley” academic conferences.

Brexit and the December 2019 UK Election: A New Political Schism

By Magda Smith Published July 3, 2020

The Brexit vote and the December 2019 UK election mark a new value divide in politics between global identity and openness and national identity and patriotism. The consequences of this divide may determine the values of our era.