How legacy news outlets contribute to the fake news problem
Legacy media outlets bear some of the blame for the rise of fake news, and it’s on them to help combat it.
Why the U.S. juvenile justice system needs serious reform
Juvenile detention centers fail to rehabilitate this nation’s youth incarcerates.
Disney’s recent female protagonists are good for young children
Disney characters mold the next generation of children. The company should give the young audiences role-models they can look up to.
ProtectUMD’s demands are ambitious but require clarity
OUR VIEW: The coalition’s list, while laudable, must be refined in order to maximize its effectiveness.
Why Fidel Castro has taken criticism for violating human rights when other leaders haven’t
Detailing America’s selective human rights outrage toward our enemies and allies.
The new DNC chair must reflect the progressive values of economic populism and diversity
Democrats must appoint young, diverse leadership to communicate their economic message.
Coal isn’t coming back
Demand for coal has been declining, and waiting for it to miraculously bounce back will not benefit the out-of-work coal miners.
The commercialization of subversive culture: when underground meets mainstream
Commercializing subversive culture can help marginalized groups by spreading ideas.
When homelessness hits close to home
Reducing the number of people who are homeless begins with teaching them the necessary skills to regain their financial footing, not just giving them the necessities to live.