OPINION: Climate activists should not reject policy to mitigate global warming based on who supports it, writes Ben Reicher PO ’22.
Author: Ben Reicher
OPINION: Any comprehensive climate solution must remember the oceans
OPINION: Environmental activists must not overlook the significant climate impact of the global ocean economy, argues Ben Reicher PO’22.
OPINION: For my immigrant family, Russia’s response to Biden’s ‘killer’ comment is all too familiar
Russia’s response to President Biden calling Vladimir Putin a “killer” recalls classic tactics used by the Soviet Union and many other authoritarian regimes to obfuscate criticism of their human rights records, argues Ben Reicher PO ’22.
OPINION: Burma coup shows why Biden must reject Great Man foreign policy
Ben Reicher PO ’22 argues that America’s traditional foreign policy approach relies too heavily on individual leaders.
OPINION: Texas blackouts display a problem California is all too familiar with — just look at the housing crisis
Californians should not be quick to criticize Texas politicians in times of crisis, as they face similar issues, writes Ben Reicher PO ’22.
OPINION: Climate change is the fault of corporations, but changing personal consumption still can help
Climate change is the fault of corporations, but changing personal consumption still can help combat the effects, argues Ben Reicher PO ’22.
OPINION: Apocalyptic narratives of climate change harm the movement to fight it
Apocalyptic narratives ultimately hinder hope and progress in the fight against climate change, argues Ben Reicher PO ’22.
OPINION: Elect Bennett Rea to City Council for the pragmatic, forward-looking leadership Claremont needs
Voters in Claremont should consider voting for Bennett Rea for pragmatic, forward-looking leadership.
OPINION: Pomona’s renaming of Millikan offers a new standard for ongoing nationwide controversy
Pomona renaming Millikan may indicate a new standard for commemorating individuals with problematic views.
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OPINION: The case for a Hogwarts grading system
A labor-based grading system similar to that at Hogwarts from the Harry Potter series may be worth considering, says Ben Reicher PO ’22.