Fidel Castro provided free education and health care, but not human rights
When evaluating Fidel Castro’s regime, we can’t forget the fact that he denied his people basic rights.
The new DNC chair must reflect the progressive values of economic populism and diversity
Democrats must appoint young, diverse leadership to communicate their economic message.
Everyone has a right to free speech
Exposure to controversial ideas is vital to the educational experience.
Academic excellence at UMBC
UMBC is a remarkable school, with a faculty that many other universities can learn from.
The impact of September 11th, now over 15 years later
The Sept. 11th attacks forever changed our domestic and foreign policy.
Humanities degrees have employment value, too
The inherent critical thinking skills from a liberal arts degree can contribute to any workplace.
Uncertainty of the Affordable Care Act’s public option
While the public option of the ACA that was originally proposed has its advantages, it will be difficult to pass in Congress.
The unification of the Democratic Party leaves little room for third party candidates
For democrats, voting for a third party candidate is not in America’s best interests.
The Affordable Care Act’s uncertain future
Obama’s health care legacy will be determined by future reforms.
We are in need of policing reform legislation
Victimization of black men by the police cannot be tolerated.