Colleges should only prevent speech that makes students feel unsafe
There is nothing inherently wrong with screening speakers, teachers and even students on campus. However, in some cases, we may have gone too far.
How a night in Tel Aviv revealed the failings of vegan protesters
Humans do mistreat the animals we eat. However, these protestors’ platform was far too extreme, and their talking points were all wrong.
Black lives still matter
We cannot sink into institutionalized numbness, and we cannot let the sheer numbers of police brutality victims desensitize us to their tragedy.
The GOP health care bill proves Trump doesn’t care
President Trump has proven that “Trumpcare” is an inappropriate name for the American Health Care Act. He has clearly demonstrated that he does not care.
A libertarian leader can save the GOP from white nationalism
White identity politics is the most pernicious force in American life, and we should cheer anything that diminishes it.
Cash-strapped National Park Service to sell ad space on the sides of wildlife
Despite strong pushback from environmental and animal welfare organizations, the proposal appears to be picking up steam.
Harvard was right to kick out students for posting offensive memes
Racist and sexist memes aren’t worthy of protection.
The U.S. poet laureate matters — especially in uncertain times
Poetry can reassure us, it can challenge us and it can educate us. A good poet laureate can do all those thing as well.
Profanity is debasing American politics
Our leaders must refrain from speaking like a foul-mouthed teenager when addressing the public.
Technology is killing print journalism
While impeccable print journalism still exists, it will continue to face competition from the average citizen and personal Twitter feeds.