Bigotry is a problem at UMD. ProtectUMD’s new demands won’t help.
When regulations prohibiting hate speech are enacted, they are perverted by powerful groups to suppress the speech of marginalized groups.
Israel isn’t perfect, but Israel Fest boycotters oversimplify the conflict
The challenge remains how Jews can celebrate the existence of the state of Israel without marginalizing Palestinian faculty and students on campus.
Tired of Trump? Listen to Supreme Court audio instead
Take refuge from the chaotic news by listening to some Supreme Court audio, where you can hear intelligible discussion for a change.
The U.S. cannot fix Venezuela’s self-destructing economy alone
To mitigate Venezuela’s collapse, the U.S. must assume a supporting role in reform.
Four lessons from the American Health Care Act’s failure
Here’s what we’ve learned from last week’s withdraw of the AHCA.
Jeff Sessions praises ‘Get Out’ as the ‘feel-good movie of the year’
Sources confirmed Sessions was repeatedly told to stop chuckling throughout the duration of the movie.
Testudo, illegally parked outside McKeldin for 50 years, finally towed by DOTS
The beloved statue had accumulated 1,287 unpaid parking tickets, according to a DOTS official.
Money alone will not bring about academic excellence
Passionate educators and engaged students are motivated intrinsically, not by monetary benefits.
The Trump administration should not encourage Russia’s aggressive land grabs
If Russia’s aggression is not met with with consequences, it will give Putin a green-light to interfere elsewhere.
Trump’s trade war with China will come at the expense of American workers
When China fleeces the global economy, it’s tempting to strike back. Here’s why Trump shouldn’t.