Politics
Bloomberg and the Politics of Class Struggle
As former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg looks to run for President, it is important to understand that he is a direct reaction against the rise of the left in the U.S.
Beto’s Success Amounts to Pretty Privilege
Much of the optimism and excitement around Beto’s audacious presidential run can be attributed not to any unique political ideas, but his attractiveness.
US Politicians Don’t Know How to Deal With Hong Kong
The fight for democracy in Hong Kong deserves better than the political maneuvering and schemes of U.S. politicians.
New York City Must Help Its Homeless Children
The number of New York City public school students experiencing homelessness has remained higher than the population of Albany for over a year. The failure of the city to significantly reduce this number shows the city needs to treat this issue like the crisis it is.
Vote Yes on Ballot Question 1
New Yorkers must vote for ranked-choice voting to revolutionize the city’s political landscape.
Understanding the Trend of Performance Activism
Many students take to social media to advocate against current policies, but these trends rarely translate into action.
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.
New York’s Homeless Deserve Safer Shelters
The gruesome murders in Chinatown reveal the need for safer facilities for the homeless.
Trump Is Trying to Dilute the Meaning of Impeachment
By repeating the word over and over again, Trump is trying to numb the public to the idea of impeachment and take away its true gravity.
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.
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.
