Opinions
How ‘The Lorax’ Highlights the Role of Youth in the Climate Movement
But we’ll have to do a lot more than watch movies if we want to save the planet—an awful lot.
Posted Friday, April 20, 2012 in Opinions by Candice Bernd
Student: Congress, Don’t Let My Loan Rates Double
The interest rate on subsidized Stafford loans is set to double this July if Congress doesn’t take action.
Posted Monday, March 26, 2012 in Opinions by Kristen Dittus
For Young Black Men, ‘Trayvon Martin Was You’
Why justice begins with putting racial profiling on trial.
Posted Friday, March 23, 2012 in Opinions by Naima Ramos-Chapman
How the Affordable Care Act Saved My Ability to Walk
Student: President Obama’s dedication to passing health care reform is the reason I’ll spend the rest of my life with the ability to walk.
Posted Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Opinions by Samantha Ames
What Does Justice for Tyler Clementi Look Like?
Besides providing a tidy ending to the public narrative around Clementi’s suicide, what does this verdict do?
Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2012 in Opinions by Sam Menefee-Libey
Why A Diverse ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Cast Isn’t Making Progress
The show—which pulls from the B, C, and D lists—might be indicative of a less diverse A list.
Posted Friday, March 16, 2012 in Opinions by Naima Ramos-Chapman
The Contraception Debate: Where My Ladies At?
This is not a question of whether Catholics want to use birth control. This is a question of who has the right to debate what goes on in my uterus.
Posted Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Journalism Network & Reprints & Opinions by Shaunacy Ferro
Kony2012 and the Dangers of Magical Thinking
It might be a great viral video, but is it good advocacy?
Posted Wednesday, March 7, 2012 in Opinions by Sam Menefee-Libey
What Andrew Breitbart’s Idea of Feminism Looks Like
He’s just scoring political points.
Posted Friday, February 17, 2012 in Opinions by Emily Crockett
The United States of Business Appeasement
President Obama says America shouldn’t be in a race to the bottom. And while we’re unfortunately winning that race, he’s right.
Posted Thursday, September 15, 2011 in Opinions by Shay O'Reilly
Commentary: Jobs Plan Good for Students, Young Americans
The American Jobs Act has a number of proposals that would benefit young Americans—both the unemployed and the working.
Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 in Opinions by Emily Crockett
With Congress in Gridlock, Obama Should Raise the Debt Ceiling Himself
Obama needs to heed President Clinton’s advice and invoke the Fourteenth Amendment in order to unilaterally increase the debt ceiling.
Posted Friday, July 29, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
Obama’s LGBT Support a Stark Contrast to Past Presidents
There’s still lots to be done, but there’s been some incredible movement in just 30 months.
Posted Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in Opinions by Dahlia Grossman-Heinze
DeSean Jackson’s Anti-Gay Slur Defended by Radio Host
Sirius should call on shock jock “Rude Jude” to apologize.
Posted Monday, July 18, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
Debt-Limit Negotiations Aren’t Just About the Elderly
Budget negotiations may cost young people our futures. Of course we’re paying attention.
Posted Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in Opinions by Angela Peoples
Happy 26th Amendment Day! Enjoy It While It Lasts
40 years ago, 18-year-olds got the right to vote. Today those rights are under attack by Voter ID laws.
Posted Friday, July 1, 2011 in Opinions by Jalisa Whitley
Nepal’s Landmine Removal Efforts Should be Modeled Worldwide
An important step in the fight against landmines was taken earlier this week, as the United Nations declared Nepal to be landmine-free.
Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
Canuck Fans Embarrass Their City in Hockey Riots
As soon as the buzzer signaled the end of the game, Vancouverites took to the streets in droves, causing chaos and destruction throughout the city.
Posted Friday, June 17, 2011 in Opinions by Jeffrey Boxer
85 Percent of Millenials Support Interracial Marriage
But it’s not much of a surprise, is it?
Posted Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Opinions by Shani Hilton
Graduating Seniors Are About to Leap Out Into the Great Recession’s Job Abyss
Almost a quarter of high school grads who aren’t in college—22.5 percent—are jobless. It’s even worse if you’re black or Latino.
Posted Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Opinions by Liz Shuler
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