A longer summer break is dangerous for vulnerable children
We cannot preserve a system in which summer means a vacation for some children and suffering for others.
In Silver Spring, gentrification strikes close to home
Silver Spring was an amazing hub of culture that I still hold dear to my heart. Unfortunately, it has fallen prey to pockets of gentrification.
The irrational fears of organ donation
If you’re hesitant about becoming an organ donor, here are facts that should alleviate some of your fears.
Haiti doesn’t need our pity — it needs us to listen
International aid to Haiti must uproot the legacy of colonialism, not perpetuate it.
STEM and the humanities are equally important, and should be taught together
The two disciplines teach different but equally useful skills.
A list of ways to help you take care of yourself
While our support systems are helpful, sometimes we need to just be there for ourselves.
We should criticize our leaders for their policies, not their personal flaws
Leaders’ moral transgressions do not prohibit them from effectively performing their duties to their constituents.
Birthright Israel is inherently political
From the name to the trip’s highlights, Birthright Israel has many political components.
Whether it’s Shakespeare or Star Wars, people can always connect to timeless art
Artists should not try to obscure the context surrounding their works.
Governor Hogan’s budget is a lesson in living within our means
Governor Larry Hogan makes responsible choices in his proposed budget for the fiscal 2018.