The good news is the news. The idea of good news has become novel, almost subversive, in today’s highly polarized news landscape. Actor and producer John Krasinski hosted a show called “Some Good News” that became wildly popular on social media in the early months of the pandemic (remember March, April 2020?). The idea of Krasinski’s show played off the premise that … [Read more...] about Good News: Even in an Era of Division, The News Remains Good News
First Amendment
Opinion: The Equality Act Establishes Equity For the LGBTQ+ Community
Art by Leah Beah On Feb. 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. While the Senate still has to approve it, this bill could change the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals. Why has it taken so long to obtain protections for LGBTQ+ individuals even though the Obama … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Equality Act Establishes Equity For the LGBTQ+ Community
Opinion: Students Deserve Active Advocacy
Art by Madeline Duvall Beginning with President Jim Gash's May 30 Instagram statement, the University has continued to revise its official commitment to diversity and inclusion. While several actionable items have been identified by the Presidential Action Advisory Team, the administration is only beginning to explore the idea of a bias reporting system. Amid promises … [Read more...] about Opinion: Students Deserve Active Advocacy
Don’t Let Elitism Intimidate You into Silence
A growing question among younger generations is, who is equipped to lead the country? A study by Pew Research in 2017 found that 46% of respondents, ages 18 to 29, prefer to be governed by experts.The question stems from a much deeper ideological divide in the country — elitism vs. populism.While populists believe that ordinary citizens are best fit to make political … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Elitism Intimidate You into Silence
Stop the Censorship, Twitter
Art by Madeline DuvallTwitter is celebrated as a bastion of free speech. However, attempts to maintain the platform as a safe and open environment for expression may have actually backfired, creating the opposite result: censorship.It's no secret that President Trump loves his Twitter account. But not everyone is a fan of his often ill-advised tweets, as the protests that … [Read more...] about Stop the Censorship, Twitter
