The census hasn’t always been a tool for good. We have reason to be cautious this year.
Census data doesn't always go where it should.
Zoom is a part of our daily lives, but is the company acting in our best interest?
Zoom has done little to address violations of user privacy and a culture of surveillance.
The coronavirus has exposed our dangerous reliance on Chinese manufacturing
The U.S. needs to manufacture its own necessities to avoid critical shortages.
New York should prioritize pandemic safety over punishment. Incarceration is not the answer.
New York will only worsen the coronavirus crisis by keeping people jailed.
Academics deserve financial and institutional security. Here’s what they need.
The academic job market can be saved — but faculty need funding and power.
College Park’s off campus apartments are nearly empty — so why are they charging rent?
Off campus apartments must join the rent moratorium movement.
Younger COVID-19 patients don’t automatically deserve preferential treatment
With a shortage of life-saving medical equipment, older patients can't be ignored.
UMD’s strong transition to online classes means good things for the future
The university should use the transition to online classes as an opportunity to refine its approach to blended learning.
UMD deserves financial support from the state of Maryland
USM took a burden off students. Maryland should do the same for UMD.
Students need security. UMD needed to be more clear about on campus housing changes.
Mishandling on campus move-out is unfair to students.