Elizabeth Moore is a junior joining the newspaper this semester for the first time as a Deputy Opinion Editor. She is a student in the College of Arts and Science studying Broadcast Journalism, Politics and the art of being a lowly intern. As a Lawn Guyland native, she enjoys long trips on the LIRR that end at the beach or with bagels. In her free time she can be found sighing loudly and hunched over a laptop, two things of which her mother does not approve. She also likes strong coffee, cool music and lots of food. See? She’s totally approachable and vaguely just like you.
The war on women is frighteningly real, and just because one Republican’s privilege and ignorance blinds him to it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist, or that he himself hasn’t played an active role in waging it.
The closure of Guantanamo would serve as a message to the world that the United States does not compromise its values in the face of fear, but stands on a firm ground of law and morality.
Feminist pornography is a way to bridge the gap between moral guardians and porn-lovers and combat the destructive gender roles that modern porn perpetuates.
The NYPD needs to be held accountable for their discriminatory practices in the wake of September 11, and the reopening of a federal case against them is an important first step.
The closure of Alabama licensing offices in primarily black communities represents a distressing trend in eroding minority voting rights. If the state does not make good on its promises for greater ID access, the discriminatory nature of voter ID legislation will be laid bare.
Meryl Streep and celebrities like her must serve as vocal role models for a new generation of unapologetic feminists devoted to the pursuit of equality.
