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Elon Musk Versus Toothless Regulation

Elon Musk Versus Toothless Regulation

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer October 9, 2018
As seen through Elon Musk's settlement with the SEC, it's clear that rich people operate above the law.
Kavanaugh Accusations Display Potential Dangers of the #MeToo Movement

Kavanaugh Accusations Display Potential Dangers of the #MeToo Movement

Max Gordon, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018
Read one writer's thoughts on why Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing could show the dangers of the "Me Too" movement.
Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero

Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor October 1, 2018
Though Senator Jeff Flake ensured that there would be an FBI investigation of the sexual assault claims against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, he is far from being our saving grace.
Democratize the United Nations

Democratize the United Nations

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
In the wake of President Donald Trump's recent speech at the U.N., read one writer's take on the issues plaguing the U.N. as an organization.
A Letter to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

A Letter to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

Monica Luna, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
Graduate student Monica Luna writes a letter to Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford, sharing her personal experiences in the wake of the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination hearings.
Left Behind in Hurricane Florence

Left Behind in Hurricane Florence

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer September 19, 2018
Read one writer's in-depth analysis on why the neglect of South Carolina prisoners at the height of Hurricane Florence is a sign of the broader prison reform that is growing increasingly necessary in the United States.
Purchasing Prestige For the UAE

Purchasing Prestige For the UAE

Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist September 12, 2018
A citizen of the UAE explores divestment in Abu Dhabi in order to invest in Western businesses.
Your Hometown Needs Your Vote

Your Hometown Needs Your Vote

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
Make your vote count and register to vote in your home state before the upcoming midterm elections in November.
Combating Climate Change Begins With Citizens

Combating Climate Change Begins With Citizens

Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz, Staff Writer April 11, 2018
Citizens must not only demand that politicians institute green policies but also recognize how they themselves benefit from an unstable environment. Protecting the environment begins with citizens.
The Inevitable Activism of the Supreme Court

The Inevitable Activism of the Supreme Court

Janice Lee, Contributing Writer April 4, 2018
Activism inevitably occurs at the Supreme Court, but we must hold the judicial system accountable.
The Expensive Implications of Anti-Immigrant Advertising in San Francisco

The Expensive Implications of Anti-Immigrant Advertising in San Francisco

Diya Radhakrishna, Contributing Writer March 30, 2018
Anti-immigrant advertisement's on San Francisco BART system send a dangerous message at a time when xenophobia in the United States.