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Coping With the Frustrating Hypocrisy of Free Speech on College Campuses

The right of free speech, as outlined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, is always prevalent in America, except right now on college campuses. …

May 29, 2024

Geriatric Politics and The Reason it Needs to End

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

The problem with career politicians, unlimited terms, and our great-grandparents running the country.…

February 1, 2024

Green Day Today: ‘American Idiot’ 2024

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

How is Green Day's magnum opus still relevant 20 years later?…

January 27, 2024

The Evolving Role of Celebrities In American Politics

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

From success stories to failures, celebrities have left their mark in the world of politics.…

January 16, 2024

The First Un-American Inaugural Speech

Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

President Trump’s inaugural speech certainly paid tribute to figures of history, just not America’s.…

February 5, 2017

Dogs and Dog Shit on America’s Front Lawn

Liam Chan Hodges, Franklin and Marshall College

While celebrities and the media focus on Trump’s depravity (and his tweets), the root of America’s problem is being overlooked.…

February 5, 2017

The Women’s March: Equality for White Women or All Women?

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

With thousands of Americans marching in protest of inequality and unfair treatment, who is really being represented?…

February 4, 2017

The Democrat and the Donald: Can They Coexist?

Mary Kiser, Trident Technical College

Despite being a liberal student unhappy with his actions, I think there are still some reasons to be optimistic about the new president.…

February 4, 2017

Why the Disabled Community Can’t Trust Betsy DeVos

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

You know what they say: If you can’t do, teach; and if you’ve never taught in a public school, get appointed as the secretary of education.…

February 1, 2017

Sympathy May Have Crash-landed Trump in the White House

Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

As Trump’s second week in office nears its end, a glimpse back to the campaign-from-hell may give insight into how the new president won his title.…

February 1, 2017

Why Local Elections Matter, Especially for College Students

Timothy K. DesJarlais, University of Arizona

The fact that some legislators have worked for years to bar students from voting should prove exactly why it’s so important.…

January 31, 2017

What I Learned from My School’s Sexual Violence Prevention Test

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

The program might have some problems, but it was still the only test I’ve ever been eager to take.…

January 31, 2017

Your iPhone Has a Password, Shouldn’t Your Pistol?

Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

MIT freshman Kai Kloepfer is developing smart-gun technology that could save thousands of lives, so why are critics blocking it?…

January 31, 2017

How Facebook Became a Network for Faulty Headlines

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

The move from Farmville to 'The Denver Guardian' was put in place through the calculated actions of, well, you.…

January 30, 2017

It’s Time to Start Punching Nazis Again

Tylah Silva, Emerson College

Don’t let anyone tell you that a Nazi getting punched in the face isn’t funny.…

January 30, 2017

Women’s March and Planned Parenthood: Marching Together Toward Better Health

Why the Women’s March and Planned Parenthood Go Hand in Hand

Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago

Make no mistake about it: An attack on women’s bodies is an attack on women’s rights.…

January 30, 2017

Eddie Huang Is the Hero We Need

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

As xenophobic rhetoric continues to spread, the writer, chef, activist and television host remains a stalwart defender of cultural diversity.…

January 27, 2017

The Life-or-Death Vote That Was Overlooked by the Media

Jonathan Kim, University of Texas at Dallas

In a November vote to approve physician-assisted suicide, Colorado joined the growing number of states permitting the practice.…

January 26, 2017

A Letter to President Trump From a Scared, Yet Hopeful Young Liberal

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

We both want what’s best for the country, but the problem is deciding what that means.…

January 26, 2017

A Survival Checklist for Fleeing a Trump Apocalypse

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

Running to the hills because of Trump? If so, be sure to pack these five tools so you can stand a chance in the unforgiving wilderness.…

January 24, 2017

Moving Forward: A Thank You Letter to President Obama

Zephanie Battle, Texas State University

Eight reasons America will forever be grateful to the Obama Administration.…

January 23, 2017

The History of Scapegoating Black Lives Matter

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

Despite its attempts at good will and inclusion, Black Lives Matter continues to center a national narrative of violence propagation.…

January 18, 2017

A Critical Look at the Legacy of the 44th President

Jeffrey W. Cope, Texas State University

While many consider Obama to be the flyest president America has ever seen, his actions suggest that 'slyest' might be a better description.…

January 18, 2017

Call Out Misogynistic Compliments Like a Man

Molly Flynn, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Whether they mean it maliciously or not, attributing desirable traits to masculinity is an old habit that needs to be addressed.…

January 16, 2017

4 Hilarious Responses from Artists Who Were Asked to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

As a response to the rejections, Trump claimed that he wants 'the people' at his inauguration, which is a bummer, because they won’t be there either.…

January 16, 2017