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War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.
Evan Vehslage, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018
A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.
Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Copy Chief November 9, 2018
Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
With the 2018 midterm elections underway, staff writer Cole Stallone examines why Native American voting rights are a long-neglected problem in the United States that deserve our attention and activism.
Don’t Be a TERF

Don’t Be a TERF

In light of Donald Trump's recent efforts to legalize the erasure of trans identities and trans rights, Columnist Cheyenne Porcher takes a look at what she and other cis women of color can do to bolster support for transgender activism and rights.
Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist November 5, 2018

Rest in power to Vicki Lee Jones, Maurice Stallard, Irving Younger, Melvin Wax, Rose Mallinger, Sylvan Simon, Bernice Simon, Jerry Rabinowitz, Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried,...

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

SJP reclaims the meaning of BDS as a movement meant to deliver justice to Palestine.

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement for Palestinian human rights, otherwise known as BDS, refers to a movement launched by Palestinian civil society in 2005. Modeled...

Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE

Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE

The freedom of expression is restricted in the UAE and considering the structure of its governing body, it’s a necessary provision.
Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist November 1, 2018

The United Arab Emirates encourages students like myself to study abroad, not only to obtain knowledge that is unavailable within the country but also to amass experiences that...

An Open Letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee

An Open Letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee

Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist October 31, 2018
In light ignore the wave of startling political events and tragedies last week, columnist Mickey Desruisseaux takes a look at identity politics within our current administration and writes an open letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee.
It’s Time for the U.S. to Stop Supporting the War in Yemen

It’s Time for the U.S. to Stop Supporting the War in Yemen

In light of the tragedy of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s brutal murder at the hand of the Saudi Arabian government, the U.S. must end their support of the Saudis in the human rights catastrophe of the Yemen Crisis.
Federica Cardamone, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
In light of the tragedy of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s brutal murder at the hand of the Saudi Arabian government, the U.S. must end their support of the Saudis in the human rights catastrophe of the Yemen Crisis.
Welcome to Femland

Welcome to Femland

Natasha Jokic, Staff Writer October 22, 2018
Welcome to Femland, where women are treated the same way they are in the United States: unfairly.
The Tyranny of Vague Legislation

The Tyranny of Vague Legislation

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer October 19, 2018
The 17th anniversary of the Patriot Act means it's time to reflect on how it has infringed on civil liberties.
Abolishing ICE Is Not a Radical Idea

Abolishing ICE Is Not a Radical Idea

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been in the spotlight as a result of the widespread coverage of the separation of immigrant families, a policy that is blatantly...

A Thank You to Dr. Blasey Ford

A Thank You to Dr. Blasey Ford

Despite a disheartening decision by the U.S. government to appoint Brett Kavanaugh, the Opinion Desk would like to formally thank Dr. Blasey Ford for her unwavering stance despite the opposition.
Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor October 15, 2018
As the Opinion desk, we have run several articles on Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford's role in the Supreme Court confirmation hearings. With Hanna representing us, we're taking a moment to thank Dr. Blasey-Ford for her sacrifice.