Government
The False Promise of Closing Rikers Island
The city’s so-called proposal to close the jail and build four new ones only guarantees the creation of the newer jails. Rikers’ closure, set for 2026, is not guaranteed to happen.
Journalism’s Impact in Wake of Impeachment
Following up on our findings from the Opinion Desk’s “Future of Journalism” series last spring, Hanna Khosravi analyzes the role of the modern-day journalist at the forefront of the national conversation during this chaotic political period.
The Battle for LGBTQ Rights Is Far From Over
After the landmark 2015 case legalizing same-sex marriage, some believed the American fight for LGBTQ rights was over. However, three upcoming Supreme Court cases could change everything.
DNA Collection Program Demonizes Migrants
Americans must recognize that the new U.S. immigration policy of DNA collection is a racist step toward genetic mass surveillance.
What the Puerto Rican Government Owes Its Women
Puerto Rican women are being attacked. Despite protests, the government has only just begun to tackle the problem — but it may not be enough.
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.
