The U.S. must continue to invest in soft power
If the United States does not uphold diplomacy and defense as coequal policies, our global clout will dwindle.
To resolve our organ donor shortage, we need an opt-out system
An opt-out system, where people must explicitly give consent if they don’t wish to be an organ donor, would help us save lives.
Saturday Night Live must find a way to satirize Trump without legitimizing him
Donald Trump is already a comedic character. SNL must be careful not to normalize him as a public figure.
Are violent protests acceptable in the Trump era? “Just War” theory says no.
Violent resistance to the Trump government is both unethical and counterproductive.
Why we shouldn’t just believe everything will be OK under Trump
There could be benefit to imagining the worst.
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.