Government

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.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor
• September 13, 2019

The US-China Trade War, Explained
The escalation of the trade war negatively impacts the working class.
Diya Jain, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 12, 2019

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.
Sofia Martinez Rivera, Staff Writer
• September 6, 2019

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.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor
• September 6, 2019

Travel Can Revitalize Hong Kong
Traveling to Hong Kong can help boost the city’s economy, which has suffered in the midst of protest.
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer
• September 5, 2019

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.
Noah Friend, Staff Writer
• September 2, 2019

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.
Diya Jain, Deputy Opinion Editor
• August 22, 2019

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?
Nathan Maue, Columnist
• April 29, 2019

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.
Nathan Maue, Columnist
• April 10, 2019

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.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 7, 2019

Stop Sharing Traumatizing Images of Migrant Kids
There is an important line between bringing attention to children in distress and exploiting them.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
• April 7, 2019

The Disrepute of Mayor de Blasio
Why New York City’s mayor is so disliked, and what that means for the city’s politics.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 24, 2019



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