There is an unwritten rule that all socially conscious individuals know to be true: One may not ever question the shyness of another. How
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OPINION: Stop belittling mental health issues in everyday conversation
CW: Discussion of mental health issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder “My final exam grade has me depressed.” “This movie is seriously giving me anxiety
OPINION: The worst distraction in the history of presidents, maybe ever
It may come as no surprise that I’m not really a fan of presidents, generally. If I had to choose, I’d say my favorite
OPINION: How today’s unpaid internships perpetuate inequality
An important barrier came down on Capitol Hill last month without much fanfare: unpaid congressional internships. Long seen as the door into Washington and
OPINION: We should have climate action, not just caution
The year was 1983, and renowned climatologist William Nierenberg was about to present “Changing Climate,” the findings of a National Academy of Sciences commission
OPINION: It’s time to stop paying attention to Kanye West
Kanye West has officially renounced his status as a musical artist in favor of being a provocateur. His descent into public conservatism, while gradual,
OPINION: For a more just justice system, start with reinstating the vote
Though the Constitution originally allowed states to determine who had the right to vote, there have been important moments in our history that have
OPINION: Trump’s corporate tax cuts and trade policies are counterproductive
President Donald Trump’s trade war with China and his Republican-led tax plan are the results of historical amnesia and poor education. In the top
OPINION: Hyper-partisanship will get us nowhere
After last week’s FBI investigation, Sen. Susan Collins showed us the flagrant partisanship within our country. Collins demanded an investigation of Brett Kavanaugh after
Opinion: Anger, arrogance, and the absence of accountability: Why Kavanaugh’s demeanor was unsurprising but still not appropriate
CW: sexual assault The Kavanaugh hearing was viscerally upsetting to watch. While Christine Blasey Ford remained calm before a nation ready to doubt and