Opinion
Staff Rants: Books
From John Green to “Little House on the Prairie” — here’s our staff’s takes on books.
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
In light of COVID-19, Google must compensate publishers for online content that shows up in search results.
DACA Recipients Deserve Aid
Congress must reverse Betsy DeVos’s decision to ban DACA recipients from receiving financial aid during the pandemic.
How Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Shapes the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has repeatedly bolstered the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant agenda. Last Thursday, the majority opinion’s language in Barton v. Barr reveals possible biases against immigrants.
Amazon, Protect Your Workers and Meet Their Demands
In order to protect their workers from COVID-19, Amazon must better enforce social distancing protocols while providing paid leave for at-risk workers.
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Must Do More For Its Students
Extending time-to-degree deadlines and funding packages are necessary accommodations for graduate students who have recognized and adapted to the crisis we are in.
The Case for Universal Pass
The COVID-19 crisis has put far too many students at odds with the traditional path to success. The time for Universal Pass is here.
NYC Public Schools Are Failing English Language Learners
As the New York City public school system has transitioned completely to remote learning, they have abandoned struggling English language learning students and immigrant families who lack digital literacy.
Staff Rants: Drinks
From milk to kombucha — here’s our staff’s hot takes on drinks.
Release Juveniles From Detention Centers During COVID-19
States need to expedite the release of youth from juvenile detention centers in order to protect them from both COVID-19 and emotional trauma.
Medical Discrimination Lingers in the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fact that Black and Brown people in America constantly face discrimination in access to healthcare.
