On Friday, Feb.3, a federal district court in Seattle put a temporary injunction on Trump’s controversial immigration ban, sparking much debate regarding the ethical aspects of the executive order, but little to no debate about the legal precedents and ramifications involved.
Read more1984 and the Trump Era
In 1984, George Orwell writes, “In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.”
Read moreSyria: An Inside Perspective
Abude Al-Asaad ‘17 talks about the Syrian refugee crisis, giving insight into how the revolution to reform the Syrian government turned to a center for international conflicts.
Read moreStarbucks to Hire 10,000 Refugees
On Jan. 29, Starbucks chief executive, Howard Schultz, announced plans to hire 10,000 refugees over five years in the seventy-five countries where the company does business.
Read moreMr. Half and Half or South Korea's Last Chance
Despite his renowned success in the United Nations, Koreans were hesitant to support him. Many Koreans deem him as a Mr. Half-Half—a word play with his first name, ‘ban,’ meaning ‘half’ in Korean.
Read moreNeil Gorsuch - The Jurist
Neil Gorsuch, a staunchly conservative judge, is Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court. What are his specific views on abortion, death penalty, and more?
Read moreBetsy Davos: Least Competent Trump Nominee
Betsy Devos is neither an educator nor an education leader, yet President Trump nominated her for the position Secretary of Education. Critiques say Devos' wealth is the reason behind her nomination.
Read moreBannon on the National Security Council
National security experts are concerned about the addition of Chief White House Strategist, Steve Bannon, to the National Security Council's Principals Committee.
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Dezinformatsiya and the War on Truth
The new administration has eroded the notion of a representative government and democracy. Trump has not only declared a war on media, but also truth.
Read moreOur American Hero
How will Obama be remembered by the American youth who have known no other president?
Read moreTrump’s Withdrawal from TPP Leaves Pacific Rim Economy Unstable
Trump’s opposition to free trade was a campaign staple, and Monday’s executive order suggests that he fully intends to isolate the country from decades of economic globalization.
Read moreThe Death of Politics at Skidmore
Lively political discussion has been a cornerstone of American democracy since our republic’s founding. Yet, on campus, there are many students that feel that they have to hold their tongues on political matters for fear of verbal retribution.
Read moreTrump's Unpredictable Position on US-Chinese Relations
Trump's contradictory rhetoric on China has left many wondering what the future holds for US-Chinese relations.
Read moreWhy are We Ignoring the Yemeni Civil War?
A civil war in Yemen has been overshadowed by the election in American press, and demands attention.
Read moreBringing the Lord's Resistance Army to Justice
The LRA, which forces children to fight for them, needs to be held accountable for the war crimes it has committed and the carnage and terror it has left in its wake.
Read moreTrump, Pence, and the Future of Planned Parenthood
President Obama has moved to protect Planned Parenthood, but the future of the clinic is still in jeopardy.
Read moreAn International Student's Perspective on the Election
I cannot participate in this country’s politics, but that does not stop me from caring about the country I am studying in.
Read moreWe the People
Despite all of the disturbing things have been said this election cycle, it gives us the opportunity to confront them and change the culture for the better. We must still wish the best for each other, and our nation.
Read moreTrump and Our Nihilism
We have beaten our country to the ground and now all we have left is a sadness for all the good that we have lost in pursuit of something novel. When the chants to “make America great again,” fade into memory, we will know the sting of partisanship and the greatness we all have left behind.
Read moreMoving Forward: Without Her
My father asked why it felt that way and I told him, “Dad, it feels like we are mourning the loss of our freedom. People are afraid of what is to come. We are scared that we no longer have the right to our own body.” He told me that as hard as it may be to write down how I feel, that I should do it, so here it is.
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