Ryan McLoughlin is a University of Delaware senior majoring in international relations and minoring in political communication. In "Globalized Rage," Ryan describes his growing disillusionment with the state of American democracy. Since 2017, the Voices of UD initiative has been giving students a platform to tell their stories. The 2021 contest invites students to consider "Why is everyone so angry?" The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Learn more about the contest at www.cpc.udel.edu/voices.