By ETHAN FELDER March 29, 2017 “But a blind eye cannot be cast on the legacy of neighborhood racial segregation that remains with us to this day. This legacy has deep and ongoing effects on the …
Does it Qualify to be Labeled a Terror Attack: Only if its Done by a Muslim
By AMINA RANA March 23, 2017 “Our rhetoric displays a plaguing idea that other races or religions are not liable for terrorism as colored people are, particularly those who practice Islam. ̶…
Justice Has Lost a Soldier: Are We Doomed?
By AMINA RANA March 20, 2017 “Preet Bharara, a Harvard graduate who served as as a high profile US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, often dubbed the “Sheriff of Wall Street”, was …
This Year’s Pot of Gold: Watching Irish PM Call Out Trump
By ITTECA KHAN March 20, 2017 “Like many others coming into America, the Irish were escaping horrors in their homeland. Today, Trump’s administration likes to direct its hatred and anger towards…
Techies Gather in San Fransisco for an Abortion Access Hackathon
By KRYSIA OLSZEWSKA March 12, 2017 “From March 3rd-5th, over 200 people from across the nation met at an Abortion Access Hackathon, hosted at GitHub headquarters in San Fransisco, to create tech…
No, Bush is Still a War Criminal
Amina Rana March 9, 2017 “I do not wish to compare the two, but I would caution glorifying President Bush the way the media has in the past few weeks, citing him as a figure for advice. Let us n…
In the Separation of The Father, The Son, and The Holy State
By GHAZAL JAVAID February 7, 2017 “The importance of the line between Church and state is to ensure the free will of the people and uphold the ideals of the nations as laid out by the Constituti…
Refugees: A Shiver to the Spine
By FATAMA ZOHRA January 28, 2017 “A war in a distant land seems of no attention, but if your child was between oceans of torture and insults, would you not raise a hand to protect them from drow…
Hijabis at Inauguration: “Well, Honey, F*** You.”
By NIDA ALI January 25, 2016 ““Well, honey,” said a raspy voice of a woman as I lifted myself up, “F* you.” She proceeded to stick her middle finger up at me and walked away. A red cap floated a…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Fear Trump’s Presidency
By AMINA RANA January 19, 2017 “2016’s election has introduced us to inspiring new leaders that have broken boundaries in spite of the notoriety of this past election.” The absence of just…
Silver Linings: Why We Needed This Election
By EEMA MANZOOR January 19, 2017 “They’re learning how to empathize as well as how similar we all really are. This election brought about unity in many different groups.” The day after the…
How the Call to End Lobbying Might Be More Complicated Than We Think
By SAM ELUTO January 18, 2017 “Even though we associate lobbyists with massive multinational oil corporations or big pharma, lobbying can cover many issues that otherwise would not receive the p…
Obamacare: The Robin Hood of Today
By FATAMA ZOHRA January 16, 2017 “The exterior of Obamacare appears to be simple, and its simplicity allows more Americans to afford health care, but the Robin Hood nature of the act itself is w…
Appointments, Disappointments: Trump’s Cabinet
By AMINA RANA January 7, 2017 “Brace yourself, Trump’s appointees are scarier than Trump himself.” After the shock-wave victory of Donald Trump’s campaign, and with two weeks left until In…
There’s No Planet B: Why Millennials Should Stand by Standing Rock
By SHREYA CHOWDHARY December 13, 2016 ” DAPL is special for its location and the people who might be affected by it. It crosses the Missouri River, less than one mile upstream from the reservati…