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April 19, 2025 Vol 121

Category: Opinions

The Problem With Paula Dean

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…
The Responsibility of Free Speech

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…
The Problem With Political Memes

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…
Why I March For Refugees

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.…
What Do We Do With Politics?

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…
Marching For My Own Reasons

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

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…
Pausing To Examine Change

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,…
The Sum of An Identity

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…
Listening Generously: The Women’s March on Washington

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…