Tag: opinion
Tenure is still an essential part of higher education, despite critiques
A tenured post is an indefinite academic appointment that can only be terminated under extraordinary circumstances, such as financial exigency or program discontinuation. Many...
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are destined for a rematch in...
The 2024 elections are around the corner and many candidates are vying for attention. With such a large pool of presidential candidates, it may...
From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free
For over 75 years, Palestinians have been stripped of their most basic human rights, exiled from their homes, and undergone genocide and ethnic cleansing...
Lower rates of violent crime in California demand changes to rehabilitation...
According to the Public Policy Institute of California’s report, young people today are committing “far fewer” crimes as compared to the previous generations. The...
California’s community colleges’ new approach to college degrees will deteriorate educational...
The traditional college pathway requires four years worth of time, effort and classes. There are a variety of different ways to earn a college...
Supporting the Kaiser strike benefits everyone
On Wednesday, October 4, over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers went on the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history. The strike, which consists mostly of...
Online abuse against women journalists can not be allowed to go...
From Anita Sarkeesian to Raisa Patel, news outlets ranging from local to national have had one journalist or another speak on the abuse that...
Rebuttal: Face it, Biden is the Democrats’ best hope at keeping...
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A few weeks ago, President Joe Biden...
Op-Ed: Rising violence against the LGBTQ+ community can’t be ignored
Attacks against queer Americans have been on the uptick lately. Several Target stores received bomb threats over Memorial Day weekend, and right-wing actors have...
Debt relief denied: the Supreme Court’s assault on democracy
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Biden's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student debt reveals a court marked by brazenness,...