Opinion

Voter Suppression: The Real Reason Young People Don’t Vote

When I saw the registration booth at my school, I immediately pre-registered to vote. I look forward to casting my ballot more than any other privilege of turning eighteen- not that jury duty doesn’t sound thrilling. As a…

Suburban Women are Choosing Biden

In the months leading up to any election, battleground states are the absolute focus. However, there is a more specific demographic who will most likely decide the 2020 election: suburban women in swing states. Both the Biden and Trump campaigns know that “the story of…

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy Must Propel Us to Fight Harder

I learned of her passing from a text from a group chat: “RBG died.”

I instantly called my friend and we processed her death together. A few minutes later, I heard my parents talking about her death. A…

Decriminalize Sex Work!

I know what you’re thinking. Decriminalize sex work? Why would we do that? Isn’t there a reason that sex work is such a tabooed industry?

Before I get into how decriminalizing sex work could actually lead to a safer industry (an industry that, whether you like…

Trump and the Constitution: A Review

Since Trump was sworn into office in 2017, his presidency has involved a myriad of constitutional crises. After replacing the weak Articles of Confederation in 1787, the United States Constitution has served as the blueprint for American democracy. Whether a…

The Corruption and Future of Private Prisons

The American justice system is a corrupt one, riddled with systemic racism, justification of free labor, and punishment rather than rehabilitation. While the system as a whole has many disgusting practices, there is one practice in the U.S. that is, at…

Opinion: Why We Need Nuclear Power

Nuclear power is a touchy subject among those who are calling for a clean energy revolution. Its supporters emphasize that it emits no…

How Trump Destroyed our Credibility Across the World

Donald Trump was elected on a platform of nationalism and xenophobia, spouting hate towards anyone who is not a white heterosexual male, all while amplifying the message “America First.” His slogan sends the world a clear message: the…