The First Presidential Debate
I was deeply saddened by this debate, which was a departure from civility and respect in American democracy.
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- Sep 29, 2020
- 4 min
Key Takeaways from President Trump’s Convention Speech
His speech is a great representation of his administration—a bumbling mess of lies and failure.
- Sep 25, 2020
- 3 min
Should Sports Players Have Boycotted Their Games?
Within hours, events across sports and around the world were boycotted, postponed, and canceled.
- Sep 24, 2020
- 4 min
Listening with Empathy
Currently, we are at a point in history where empathy can help us to grow individually and as a country.
- Sep 21, 2020
- 4 min
How Kalief Browder's Case has Impacted Criminal Justice Reform
Why was he in the violent Robert N. Davoren Center at Rikers Island? For allegedly stealing a backpack.
- Sep 20, 2020
- 2 min
Why No One Wins the Oppression Olympics
When groups who have been oppressed cannot come together to fight bigotry, progress is hindered, and bigotry thrives.
- Sep 18, 2020
- 6 min
Our Misunderstanding of the Opioid Epidemic: Loneliness in America
Dr. Bruce Alexander conducted a series of experiments that proved that our historical understanding of addiction was completely misheld.
- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
New York City's Public School System Is Wavering. How Do We Fix It?
The ongoing pandemic is forcing cities and states across the country to cut funding for departments.
- Sep 14, 2020
- 4 min
The Interschool Student Government Is Squandering Its Potential
The current Interschool Student Council is being run without the knowledge or consent of the students it claims to represent.
- Aug 28, 2020
- 4 min
The Case for Affirmative Action
The Trump Administration pushing the DOJ to not consider race at all in admissions will only hinder our country’s progress.
- Jul 30, 2020
- 4 min
Be Careful What You Wish For, Mr. President
Will America re-elect their fumbling ruler, or will they throw him out on the White House steps?
- Jul 28, 2020
- 5 min
Why Is Joe Biden Running for President?
I love Joe, but he is not the right candidate for an increasingly youthful and progressive Democratic Party.
- Jul 26, 2020
- 5 min
Iowa? Really?
So is Iowa diverse enough to go first? Short answer: No. Long answer: Heck no.
- Jul 22, 2020
- 3 min
The Problem with College Applications
The pressure grows more menacing each year that when we present ourselves, we will not be alluring enough to admissions officers.
- Jul 21, 2020
- 4 min
A New Cure
Arguably the largest positive change of legalizing marijuana would be to help stop the racial injustice in the prison system.
- Jul 19, 2020
- 3 min
Why We Need to Reform the Central Park Zoo
This zoo is a relic of the past, and it ought to be left there.
- Jul 16, 2020
- 5 min
Where Did the Legislative Branch Go?
While the outcome of this decision is certainly worth celebrating, its legal reasoning and justification is not.
- Jul 5, 2020
- 3 min
Is Donald Trump a Symptom or the Problem?
The events of the COVID-19 pandemic and police brutality toward Black Americans have exposed the true colors of the President.
- Jul 5, 2020
- 5 min
Satire Is Impacting Our Political Climate More Than We Think
Entertainers may have different showtimes and punchlines, but one thing remains true for most: they are unapologetically liberal.
- Jul 5, 2020
- 4 min
Standardized Testing Is Not the Great Equalizer
Are standardized tests the great equalizer and the path to educational equality?
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