Fulbright Year Italy

Research, travel, and legal dispatches from my Fulbright year in Bologna, Italy.

Tag Archives: Rome

Local and National Governments Clash Over Gay Marriage in Italy

Bologna Mayor Virginio Merola (left) and Interior Minister Angelino Alfano (right) have squared off over same-sex marriage in Italy. Photos courtesy of the City of Bologna and the Italian Ministry of … Continue reading

December 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Photo of the Month: November 2014

A regular feature with a few of my favorite images taken over the past month: Above: The inside of the Altare della Patria, Rome’s monument to the fatherland. Above: View of Rome … Continue reading

November 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Unexpected Environmentalism — Rome as a City of Rebuilding and Reuse

Rome’s constant transformation and re-use make it an unlikely contender for one of Europe’s great sustainable cities. Above: the Pantheon. ROME, Italy — Architect and urban environmentalist Tom Rankin admits … Continue reading

November 11, 2014 · 2 Comments