As the dust settles on the results of the 2024 election, much of America is looking for someone to blame. As the Democratic Party gears up to do its usual finger pointing, attributing Kamala Harris’ loss to the American public’s sexism and racism, Eric Lu PO ’28 argues the blame lays with the party itself.
Tag: Inequality
OPINION: We need more women-specific academic programs at the 5Cs
The Claremont Colleges must devote more resources to female students’ academic development and to programs that confront systemic challenges in academia, argues Yutong Niu PO ’23.
OPINION: Financial literacy can’t fix socioeconomic inequality
The emphasis on financial education as a strategy to reduce economic inequality is a false solution that blames poor people for situations often beyond their control, argues Kenny Le PZ ’25.
OPINION: Improving public transportation is crucial to reducing inequality
Improving our public transportation is very important for reducing inequality, writes Rakesh Peddibhotla PZ ’24.
OPINION: I’m in the 1 percent. Let’s be honest
In order to combat wealth inequality, the upper 1%, particularly 5C students, must talk about wealth openly and honestly.
OPINION: What freedom means to the United States
In the United States, freedom has been poorly defined and executed and needs to be rethought and reimagined to grant equal rights to all.
OPINION: Pitzer has an economic segregation problem
In order to improve its economic diversity and become need-blind, Pitzer College needs to embark on a substantial fundraising campaign.
OPINION: Inequality isn’t just about subway fare
Mass protests across the world are often reduced down to a few simple factors and solutions. Yet the truth is often much more complex.
OPINION: Bridge to acceptance: Creating a program to support first-gen, low-income students
Hold on to your open minds and keep all prejudices outside of the vehicle at all times — we are entering an era of unprecedented diversity in higher education. Elite private colleges and universities around the United States are admitting more underrepresented minorities, women and first-generation, low-income (FLI) students than