By Aleeza Chaudhry October 11th, 2017 “But with such catastrophes come a lasting impact on mental health that may take much longer to diminish – post-trauma/disaster stress.“ In light of h…
Opinion
The Entertainment Industry an Oppressive System?
By NUSRAT ZEBA October 10, 2017 “People who don’t think race is an issue in the entertainment industry need to think again. “ At some point in my life, (not too long ago) I was looking int…
Questions for My Fellow Gun Owners
By MIKAL MANN October 9, 2017 “I believe we can find a way to both respect the second amendment and adopt policies that will curtail gun violence. “ I am a gun owner who has a few questio…
Stop Idealizing Religious Figures: How to Handle Scandals in the Muslim Community
By HIBBA MAHMUD September 25, 2017 “With the glorification and “celebrity” status of Imams and Sheikhs, people often hold them on a pedestal and don’t realize that these people are humans at the…
Bring You Inner Sexual Predator to Work Day
By AMINA RANA September 22, 2017 “If you’re a woman who hopes to hold any job at some point in your life, there is a good chance you’ll be assaulted.” If you’re a woman who hopes to hold a…
Kim Kardashian is Famous Because She is a Marketing Genius
By MIRA ZASLOVE September 8, 2017 “Many other starlets have connections, but few have 32 million Twitter followers (more than Oprah, CNN, Bill Gates, or LeBron James). She leveraged her connecti…
Is it Possible to Completely Ban Guns in America?
By PAUL THEODOROPOULOS September 5, 2017 “A bill to repeal the second amendment would have to pass both the House and Senate of our congress first – by a two-thirds majority in each. This …
Why Can’t I Be Ugly?
By NIDA ALI August 24, 2017 “Advertising has promoted a view of women that is appealing to the male gaze, so much so, that women have begun viewing themselves through the dominant male gaze.R…
Dear People of Color: Stop Being Racist
By ROMANA SHAIKH August 23, 2017 “It is imperative to address the prejudice and discrimination among communities of color, especially among South Asians, the Black and Hispanic community becaus…
The “Don’t Judge Me” Phenomenon
By HIBBA MAHMUD August 20, 2017 “My point is simply, that our relationship is with God and our religion, so we need to stop worrying about how others perceive us. “ Time and time again, we…
Genghis Khan: The Most Eco-Friendly Invader?
By ARJUN SATHEESH MENON August 17, 2017 “Based on the knowledge we have gained from the past, we are now in a position to make land-use decisions that will diminish our impact on climate and the…
This is The Best Country to Live In
By NIKLAS GÖKE August 13, 2017 ““We do not believe in Gross National Product, because Gross National Happiness is more important.”” In 1979, the king of Bhutan gave an interview to a group…
Do African Immigrants Get Along With the Black Community in America?
By Guest Submission August 12th, 2017 “Based on my own experience as an African immigrant, I would say African immigrants don’t get along with the black community in America.” Based …
Is Genetically Modified Food Really “Bad” for You?
By KRYSIA OLSZEWSKA August 1, 2017 “Today, roughly 75-80% of foods are genetically modified in the United States. Which begs the question: is that as bad as many people say it is?” What di…
Nine Ways to Avoid Getting Raped: Keep Your Knees Together
By NIDA ALI August 1, 2017 “This is obviously satire. No woman is at fault for rape. No woman is ever asking for rape. And no woman deserves to get raped.” Canadian judge tells rape victim…
Full Bellies Don’t Revolt: Why Poor People Do Not Deserve Welfare
By WILLIAM BETEET July 30, 2017 “This isn’t a question about what people deserve, it’s about what the state can provide its citizens. “ In a hundred years everyone will be on welfare. If m…
Petty Starbucks Customers: Please Calm Down
By NIDA ALI and FARJANA AKHTAR July 30, 2017 “Calm yourself before you take an angry selfie with your drink, showing off your misspelled name and ranting about how incompetent the cashier was fo…
Has the Hijab Become a Stylish Commodity?
By HIBBA MAHMUD March 8, 2017 “With the power of social media, there has been numerous hijabi fashion bloggers who have transformed the image of hijab from oppressive to inclusive and trendy.…
New Healthcare Bill: Takes Away Insurance From Millions of Americans
By REV 21 Staff Writer June 24, 2017 “This bill innately divides America’s health care system into two parts: one in which the healthy and wealthy are provided a system because they can afford i…
Comey Testimony: Should we Take Trump’s Reluctance as a Coping Mechanism for Possible Guilt?
By AMINA RANA June 13, 2017 “The same man who vehemently called to question President Obama’s birth certificate has been belligerent about the prospect of investigation.” President Trump&#…