Government
The Supreme Court Is Facing a Legitimacy Crisis
Sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh have recently resurfacedand the Supreme Court is certainly heading toward a crisis in public confidence. The question is, will it be able to recover?
An Obituary for Bill de Blasio’s Political Career
After dropping out of the presidential election, Mayor Bill de Blasio returned to New York City. But what exactly did he come back to?
Voting in New York Almost Got Harder
The deadline to register as a voter is approaching, but Governor Cuomo wanted it even earlier.
The US Needs a General Strike
The National Labor Relations Board’s plan to redefine graduate students as non-workers poses a new threat to the growing labor movement. If the plan succeeds, mass action is the only response.
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.
