Hello? I’d like to buy a senator.
It’s not Betsy DeVos’ beliefs and goals that scare me the most — it’s that she’s managed to purchase enough power to implement them.
Action items for the politically discouraged
For those who are ready to throw in the towel, here’s a list of things that could guide you and this country back on the right path.
Maryland’s Clean Cars Act is just another tax break for the wealthy
Maryland should be investing in clean energy initiatives for everyone.
UMD’s “Giving Day” misses the point
UMD needs to adequately fund its departments, not rely on private donations.
UMD SJP: Birthright trips are nothing more than propaganda
J Street shouldn’t promote a program that fails to represent Palestinian voices.
A 100 percent capital gains tax won’t fix economic inequality
Capital gains help drive the American economy
All public transportation should be free
A Green New Deal must include free public transit.
Graduate assistants are students and employees.
As employees, they deserve collective bargaining rights.
Grad students are educators. UMD should stop overworking them.
UMD’s mistreatment of grad students is part of a national culture against educators.