“Real” attorneys need real money. The state must fund public defenders.
Without adequate funding, public defenders cannot ensure all people receive a fair trial.
Discussing racism from the global lens will help us address the issue at home
Racism is an international issue. It’s time we present it as one.
Professors must accommodate students fasting for Ramadan
The university can help students reach their full potential by letting them eat before exams.
The US government must stop funding human rights violations in the Philippines
Passing the Philippine Human Rights Act will ensure safety of Filipino citizens.
Political parties need to stop enabling incumbents
Newcomers can’t win elections. The enabling of political parties is to blame.
All dorms should have air conditioning. We shouldn’t remove it from Cumberland Hall.
The university must finally prioritize the wishes of its students and make plans to install air conditioning in all on-campus dorm rooms.
Maternity leave is good. Expanding paternity leave is better.
Paternity leave helps parents and children alike. We must make it more accessible.
COVID cases are rising. UMD shouldn’t rush to remove testing options.
By getting rid of accessible and free testing, UMD is ignoring the current reality of COVID.
A post-pandemic economic recovery must include strong child care
Parents can’t return to work without taking care of their children. We need to better fund child care.
Diversity in the newsroom at all levels means fewer neglected stories
BIPOC voices in the newsroom should be a consistent pattern, not the exception.