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, 20204 min read
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, 20203 min read
Should Sports Players Have Boycotted Their Games?
Within hours, events across sports and around the world were boycotted, postponed, and canceled.
Sep 24, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20202 min read
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, 20206 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20205 min read
Iowa? Really?
So is Iowa diverse enough to go first? Short answer: No. Long answer: Heck no.
Jul 22, 20203 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 20204 min read
Standardized Testing Is Not the Great Equalizer
Are standardized tests the great equalizer and the path to educational equality?
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