Government
The Plight of International Student Journalists
International students are facing the economic consequences of the increasingly divisive rhetoric surrounding immigration in the U.S.
How Framing Directs the Democratic Debates
By turning Democratic policy into Republican talking points, debate moderators make the events about themselves and their potential profit rather than about the candidates.
Ending Afghanistan Starts at the University
As a forever war drags on, students must understand their historic importance in stopping conflicts and pick up their contemporary responsibility to oppose the war in Afghanistan.
The US-China Trade War, Explained
The escalation of the trade war negatively impacts the working class.
A Colony in Disguise: Puerto Rico’s Anthem
Puerto Rico’s colonial status is shown through its national anthem, which not only reinforces its subjugation but continues to alienate Puerto Ricans from their own history.
Broken Windows, Broken Policy
In light of the growing tensions between civilians and police, the NYPD Slowdown reveals something transformative about the future of policing and security.
Travel Can Revitalize Hong Kong
Traveling to Hong Kong can help boost the city’s economy, which has suffered in the midst of protest.
The Red Flag Law Doesn’t Do Enough
Despite being hailed as a progressive achievement, New York State’s new gun control law isn’t enough to stop gun violence.
Learning to Communicate After Kashmir
The online reaction to the revoking of Article 370 speaks a lot about the confused voice of today’s youth.
Impeachment? Yes, Please
Mueller’s report is out and everyone’s talking about impeachment. It may be impossible to remove the president, but is that a good enough reason not to try?
The EU Needs to Stop Delaying Brexit
Brexit is bad for the world’s economy, but a long extension is worse. Read why the EU should force the U.K. out before the EU elections.
Midnight Confirmations and Bad Governance
The new Chairman of the MTA was appointed in the middle of the night; read one writer’s take on what this about the future of the world’s largest mass transit system.
