Category: Opinions
March 17, 2017
Opinions
The Problem With Paula Dean
Most of us remember when Paula Deen used racial slurs and sexist comments about one of her employees of color…
March 17, 2017
Opinions
The Responsibility of Free Speech
Despite the overwhelming negativity many people have expressed towards the United States in the past few months, however justified or…
March 17, 2017
Opinions
The Problem With Political Memes
I am a conscious human being with a decent sense of humor and consistent access to wifi, which is to…
March 17, 2017
Opinions
Why I March For Refugees
In a small cafe in Western New York I overheard a conversation that exemplified why I care about immigration issues.…
March 17, 2017
Opinions
What Do We Do With Politics?
“So was there, like, a huge breakdown at your college after the election?” Of all the potential questions I was…
March 17, 2017
Opinions
Marching For My Own Reasons
“Look, honey, those girls are going to march for your rights.” Those were the words spoken by a beaming mother,…
Valuing Life Beyond Birth
I was in Washington D.C. last Friday, but I was not wearing a brightly colored scarf and holding a picket…
March 17, 2017
Opinions
Pausing To Examine Change
Houghton has been an influential place for me, and I’m sure many others can say the same. It’s not perfect,…
March 17, 2017
Opinions
The Sum of An Identity
A few days before Christmas, I sat in my apartment scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed as status’ were updated and…
March 17, 2017
Opinions
Listening Generously: The Women’s March on Washington
January 21 saw a great deal of protesters. Cities across America and across the globe blocked off their streets for…