Transgender Americans struggle to vote. Changing voter ID laws can help. Voter ID laws create harmful barriers for transgender Americans. Lei Danielle Escobal April 26, 2022
Working security cameras lead to a safer College Park The College Park City Council shouldn't have defunded surveillance cameras. It's time they bring them back. Ravi Panguluri April 25, 2022
“Real” attorneys need real money. The state must fund public defenders. Without adequate funding, public defenders cannot ensure all people receive a fair trial. Rebecca Scherr April 22, 2022
Discussing racism from the global lens will help us address the issue at home Racism is an international issue. It’s time we present it as one. Jessica Ye April 21, 2022
Professors must accommodate students fasting for Ramadan The university can help students reach their full potential by letting them eat before exams. Rohin Mishra April 20, 2022
The US government must stop funding human rights violations in the Philippines Passing the Philippine Human Rights Act will ensure safety of Filipino citizens. Lei Danielle Escobal April 19, 2022
Political parties need to stop enabling incumbents Newcomers can’t win elections. The enabling of political parties is to blame. Adam Cullen April 18, 2022
All dorms should have air conditioning. We shouldn’t remove it from Cumberland Hall. The university must finally prioritize the wishes of its students and make plans to install air conditioning in all on-campus dorm rooms. Ravi Panguluri April 18, 2022
Maternity leave is good. Expanding paternity leave is better. Paternity leave helps parents and children alike. We must make it more accessible. Jessica Ye April 14, 2022
COVID cases are rising. UMD shouldn’t rush to remove testing options. By getting rid of accessible and free testing, UMD is ignoring the current reality of COVID. Rebecca Scherr April 14, 2022