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OPINION: Outdated Systems in the U.S. have got to go


OPINION: Outdated Systems in the U.S. have got to go

In the standard laws of our country, as well as the Constitution, there are many old processes and functions that were made to deal with issues of the times. Certain amendments and institutions like these are now obsolete, for example the electoral college, which was originally intended to maintain the balance of power between states […]

OPINION: The Politics of Gen Z


OPINION: The Politics of Gen Z

By Bryant Grizzell In our country’s increasingly polarizing society, a new generation of voters is emerging. Gen Z is the latest generation to enter the polling booth, bringing with them a complex dynamic of personal ideology. This year’s election is set to be the most competitive in history, being the first time that two former […]

OPINION: Fascism in America: Theory and Opinion


OPINION: Fascism in America: Theory and Opinion

By Bryant Grizzell Fascism. It’s a scary sounding word with a dangerous meaning. Since the invention of fascism in 1915, many nations have had their own struggles with fascism. Among them, famous names like Hitler’s Third Reich or Mussolini’s Fascist Italy evoke vivid memories of dark times. Many people suffered at the hands of state-sponsored […]

Opinion: How abolishing the electoral college could solve a lot of our problems


Opinion: How abolishing the electoral college could solve a lot of our problems

By Martin Beirne Recent news from the U.S Supreme Court involving evictions and abortion access have made some progressives reiterate their calls to “pack the court,” or add more seats to the nine-justice high court. On Aug. 26 the court overturned President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 emergency eviction moratorium, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of […]