Don’t Use Standardized Tests for Youngsters
On Sunday, Feb. 17, The New York Times published an article on aptitude tests used by the New York City ...
Opinion
We Must Protect Native Women from Violence, Too
This week, Congress is poised to reauthorize the landmark Violence Against Women Act, a bill that aims to protect women ...
Romantic Happiness, No Marriage Required
I want to believe in marriage. The romantic side of me really wants to believe that two people can just ...
Pay the WSA
It is not easy being a member of the Wesleyan Student Assembly (WSA). The University lauds you and your organization ...
What Obama’s Inaugural Address Meant for Gay Rights
On Jan. 20, newly re-elected President Barack Obama made history as the first president to explicitly mention gay rights in ...
The U.S. Should Not Intervene in Foreign Transitions
The United States’ involvement in foreign revolutions is frequently characterized as cultural hegemony disguised as a struggle for human rights ...
Obama: Come Speak at J Street Conference
President Obama, you are one of the greatest political speakers of my generation. I have watched you speak eloquently and ...
Change the Conversation about Guns and Mental Health
In the wake of the shooting spree in Newtown, CT that killed 27 people, 20 of whom were children, a ...
Don’t Let Technology Ruin Our Social Interactions
I believe that technology has made us very rude. I’ve felt this way for a while, but I saw all ...
Dear Obama: Focus More on Civil Liberties
It seems likely that without the pressure of reelection, President Obama should be able to push through bolder legislation during ...