I’m the Proud Dad of a Drag Queen—and I Want a Better World for My Kid I’m the Proud Dad of a Drag Queen—and I Want a Better World for My Kid
Why are many thoughtful, well-educated people so ready to lump drag queens, nonbinary, and transgender people in a single rejectable category?
Jan 27, 2023 / Ira Chernus
While They “Have the Tools,” We Are Still Suffering and Dying in Our Thousands While They “Have the Tools,” We Are Still Suffering and Dying in Our Thousands
In the Orwellian world of White House Covid messaging, some Americans are more equal than others.
Jan 26, 2023 / Gregg Gonsalves
These Activists Are Fighting for Immigrants’ Rights. Will Congress Listen? These Activists Are Fighting for Immigrants’ Rights. Will Congress Listen?
In 2012, young people pushed for the establishment of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. But the work is far from over.
Jan 26, 2023 / StudentNation / Rania Soetirto
“Where life is precious, life is precious.” “Where life is precious, life is precious.”
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) an American memoirist, popular poet, and civil rights activist.
Jan 25, 2023 / OppArt / Jos Sances
The Growing Political Power of TikTok The Growing Political Power of TikTok
As Twitter loses its most active users and with young people favoring short-form video, the role TikTok plays in elections is likely only going to get larger.
Jan 25, 2023 / StudentNation / Sofia Andrade
Harvard Changed Its Mind on Ken Roth—Not on Allowing Free Speech About Palestine Harvard Changed Its Mind on Ken Roth—Not on Allowing Free Speech About Palestine
If even a highly respected establishment figure like Ken Roth can be targeted for speaking out against Israel’s abuse of Palestinian human rights, where does that leave student org...
Jan 24, 2023 / Nadine Bahour and Shraddha Joshi
Biden’s Next Chief of Staff Is a Disaster in the Making Biden’s Next Chief of Staff Is a Disaster in the Making
Prospective pick Jeffrey Zients is a poster boy for corporate predation.
Jan 23, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Rights and Wrongs Rights and Wrongs
January 22 marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as we mourn the loss of 50 years of constitutional protections.
Jan 23, 2023 / OppArt / Christy Arbogast
Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times? Has the Peace Movement Kept Up With the Times?
“No justice, no peace” is more than a slogan. It’s a precondition for achieving a more peaceful life in this country.
Jan 23, 2023 / Nan Levinson
Why Is Governor Kathy Hochul Waging War on Her Own Party? Why Is Governor Kathy Hochul Waging War on Her Own Party?
New York’s governor is a relic from a lost world.
Jan 20, 2023 / Jeet Heer