Neil Gorsuch is surprisingly qualified to interpret and enforce the law
Gorsuch’s decision in Gutierrez-Brizuela v. Lynch should be heartening to people on both sides of the aisle.
Hello? I’d like to buy a senator.
It’s not Betsy DeVos’ beliefs and goals that scare me the most — it’s that she’s managed to purchase enough power to implement them.
Are violent protests acceptable in the Trump era? “Just War” theory says no.
Violent resistance to the Trump government is both unethical and counterproductive.
When voluntourists arrive, their host countries suffer
Unsustainable ‘service’ trips can harm the very communities they try to help.
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.
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.
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 internet can hurt those with mental illnesses — but we can use it to help them
Vigilance online and on social media can let us help people suffering from mental illnesses.
The anti-vaccination movement puts our well-being at risk
New breakthroughs are often met with resistance before their benefits are proven. The benefit of vaccinations has already been proven, so why are people still opposed to getting vaccinated?
Maryland legislature must balance affordable living and green energy policy
Senate Bill 921 is a sustainability initiative that will be costly to low-income Maryland residents.