People need to worry about the rise of antisemitism amidst the pandemic
Flyers containing antisemitic rhetoric were found in Florida, Colorado, Wisconsin, Texas, California and Maryland in January. The flyers state that the Jewish community is responsible for the pandemic. It was reported that the flyers...
The US cannot ‘urge’ El Salvador to follow the humanitarian values it once stripped...
A month ago starting on March 25, El Salvador saw its worst violent period since its civil war ended in 1992. Over three days, 87 people were killed by whom the Salvadoran government claims...
Prosecute Trump or risk American Democracy
“Hang Mike Pence!” The events of Jan. 6 shocked the nation. Never before had a violent mob stormed the capital and threatened the lives of elected officials. More shocking, still, is that this mob...
Increasing police presence on K-12 campuses will not solve school shootings
The United States is currently facing an epidemic of school shootings. While some have called for more gun control legislation to be passed, others believe that having a greater police presence on K-12 campuses...
It’s time to duel
To no one’s surprise, violence in America is of great concern. In fact, Gallup released a report that 72% of Americans believe crime rates will rise within the year. With the recent shut in...
Reclaiming and repurposing slurs are a step towards healing those oppressed by them
Certain words that were once censored, or considered derogatory for their negative connotations against specific groups, are now being challenged and have made their way into mainstream linguistics. Those in the groups affected by...
The death of new and iconic scary Halloween figures is bittersweet
In the ever-changing landscape of Halloween, there is a newfound absence of iconic horror figures. Halloween's recent evolution has taken a delightful twist. For members of the scaredy-cat club, it is safe to say...
Upcoming U.N. Climate Conference is set up for failure
This year, what is commonly known as COP 28, or the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 to round out...
The Justice 8 should be granted bail
This country has often emphasized its values, specifically regarding freedom of speech. The Constitution's First Amendment dictates that the U.S. government cannot make laws prohibiting freedom of speech, press and assembly. The First Amendment...