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Brett Kavanaugh Thinks His Confirmation Hearings Will Discourage Public Service. That’s Nonsense

Judge Brett Kavanaugh grossly underestimated the passion people have for public service in his opening statement last Thursday.

Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist • October 2, 2018

Judge Brett Kavanaugh grossly underestimated the passion people have for public service in his opening statement last Thursday.

Why Does NYU Lack a Space for Non-Partisan Discussions?

Nosheen Hossain, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2018

To her dismay, our writer couldn't find a club that provides space for nonpartisan political discussion. Those kind of conversations, though, are the answer to bridging the deep political divide.

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

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

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.

Border Patrol Agents Don’t Protect Anyone

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor • September 21, 2018

Border patrol agents are meant to protect us, but they are far too often the ones committing violent crimes.

Why Do We Portray Atheists as Broken Believers?

Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist • September 19, 2018

Why does America still think atheists need to be saved?

Hurricane Florence Got the Support Maria Deserved

Paola Nagovitch, Abroad Editor • September 17, 2018

A reflection on why the coverage of Hurricane Florence should serve as a reminder of those that were left behind in the neglect of Hurricane Maria.

Giving Up My Voting Rights in My Home State

Yasmin Patel, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2018

Read one writer's argument for why fear of giving up voter registration in their home-state should not dissuade college students from voter registration and from heading to the polls this November.

Mobilization Is Just As Important As Voting

Aliyah Austin, Columnist • September 14, 2018

Although voting is important and essential, activist groups should focus on what initiates real change, which is mass mobilization.

How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor • September 10, 2018

An opinion writer shares her perspective on why last week's inflammatory New York Times Op-Ed from a "senior official" in the Trump White House, and former President Barack Obama's subsequent speech at the University of Illinois, should serve as energy and encouragement for young people to get out and vote this November.

Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor • September 5, 2018

Family separations at the U.S. border have resulted in not only an emotional toll on migrants, but a financial one as well.