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.
Gender-neutral options on driver’s licenses are a step in the right direction
Driver's licenses should no longer enforce a binary understanding of gender.
UMD should have mid-semester course evaluations
Course evaluations should happen earlier to benefit the students filling them out.
Pharmaceutical companies need high drug prices to fund future research
The pharmaceutical industry isn’t as profitable as it looks.
The left needs to turn its principles into policies
Publicly available legislation can empower an emergent left.
Teach for America doesn’t set students or educators up for success
Students don’t need Teach for America to supply their schools with underqualified teachers.
Teachers who talk fast shouldn’t block students from using laptops
Handwriting notes isn't always enough to keep pace with professors. Laptops can help.
To choose the best candidate in 2020, we need to ask the right questions
What should we be asking the Democratic primary field?