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Coleburn responds to media criticism

Coleburn responds to media criticism

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor February 4, 2014
Deputy opinion editor Christina Coleburn discusses the reaction to yesterday's op-ed.
Prostitution arrests wrongly target victims

Prostitution arrests wrongly target victims

February 3, 2014
Policies around sex trafficking at major sporting events need to change.
Sexism toward Wendy Davis revives war on women

Sexism toward Wendy Davis revives war on women

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor February 3, 2014
Critiques of Senator Wendy Davis are wrongly aimed at her gender.
India leads by example with vaccinations

India leads by example with vaccinations

February 3, 2014
India has proven that getting vaccinations has positive outcomes.
Unrealistic standard of beauty leads to hazardous procedure

Unrealistic standard of beauty leads to hazardous procedure

January 31, 2014
Silicone injections are dangerous for women.
India not 'rape capital of the world'

India not ‘rape capital of the world’

January 31, 2014
Labeling countries as "rape capital" delays important change.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: State of the Union address

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: State of the Union address

January 30, 2014
Our opinion team breaks down some of Obama's State of the Union address.
Court ruling opportunity for NYU

Court ruling opportunity for NYU

January 29, 2014
Mills' ruling provides the university with more time to negotiate with certain faculty.
Reform constitution provides hope for stability

Reform constitution provides hope for stability

January 29, 2014
The new constitution will help the government serve its citizens.
ICC scared beyond action by Kenyatta

ICC scared beyond action by Kenyatta

January 29, 2014
The ICC is suffering a major setback because of recent developments in the Kenyatta case.

Geneva II talks fall short, prove ineffective

January 27, 2014

Yesterday afternoon, the Syria peace talks in Geneva produced their first breakthrough. The UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi reported that both parties have agreed upon conditions under...

Excessive gunman coverage fuels murder

Excessive gunman coverage fuels murder

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor January 27, 2014
Media outlets should lessen coverage of mass shootings.