Many social activists advocate for abolishing “tampon tax” because they regard it as discriminatory and sexist. Nonetheless, abolishing “tampon tax” might not be the best way to promote women’s wellbeing.
social issues
Acknowledge Racial Inequalities
Racial disparity across the country is still a prevalent issue that begs attention.
AA: Appreciate Your Education
Art by Kris Harper An “educational guilt” creeps in especially hard when I labor over assignments I am dispassionate about, and like the best of us, I find myself calculating the bare minimum I need to score on each assignment to reach my desired grade, rather than trying to learn material for its intellectual merit. […]
Don’t Ignore the Homeless
Art by Chris Harper The increasing problem of homelessness in urban centers, while a persistent issue, has recently come to prominence in the news. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the mayor and City Council of Los Angeles announced that 100 million dollars was being promised in the next year to help with housing and to keep […]
Instagram: Downloading Flawed Reality
Art by Peau Porotesano Instagram, the ubiquitous social media presence full of sepia-tint pictures of your sort-of-friends’ fabulous lives, an app that you can’t help but check every spare moment you get. You’re not alone either; according to the app’s self-reported statistics, Instagram is flooded with 70 million photos per day, with around 300 million […]
Indiana Law Instigates Social Prejudice
Laws prove to be regressive, instead of progressive.
Die-in Peaceful Protest
Student-run protest fills School of Law atrium, echoes social issues, racism and police brutality
