Confederate memorials honor racism and oppression
Ultimately, to honor Confederate soldiers is to honor the racist principles for which they fought.
7 reasons why the U.S. must withdraw from the Middle East
We’ve been led to believe our country is rooted in the region for our own protection, when various evidence has proven otherwise.
Kendrick Lamar reflects the times and Geraldo Rivera misses the point
Kendrick Lamar’s music reflects the systemic racism that many still experience today.
Today’s mainstream fashion mocks the hippie movement
The hippie movement originally rejected capitalism and the mainstream. These are exactly what today’s fashion labels endorse when they market hippie-inspired clothing.
Only combat veterans should serve as commander in chief
To our commander in chief, soldiers must matter as human beings, not just as numbers on a page.
If Republicans try to harm Americans, the Democrats need to obstruct them
For the minority party, obstructionism can be the rational and moral action.
Modern technology hinders our relationships by promoting distance and conformity
Digitizing love doesn’t bring people together, it pushes them apart.
Michael Flynn’s Resignation is a Victory for Reporting
Flynn’s resignation is a tangible manifestation of what happens when all the spin and bluster of politics falls away.
The University of Maryland should divest from the prison-industrial complex
It’s time for this university to stop supporting the exploitation of inmates for profit.
The essential booklist for the politically discouraged
For those ready to throw in the towel, these literary works offer inspiration, empathy and courage.