Monsanto poses challenges to democracy
Corporate interest often interferes with policy in democratic, capitalist societies. Affluent firms command a substantial influence over legislation that impacts their revenue, often at the...
Kaitlyn Hunt case not an issue of sexuality
The plight of the parents of 18-year-old Kaitlyn Hunt is heart-wrenching. Their high-school daughter, who earned good grades, was a cheerleader, played basketball and sung...
Disgraced political comebacks an age-old trend
With the announcement of shamed former Rep. Anthony Weiner’s intent to run for mayor of New York City in the November election, the American political...
Con: Palestinian ‘Nakba’ event misconstrues history
The Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) event on May 15 commemorated a day that Palestinians refer to as the “Nakba,” an Arabic word meaning...
Con: Palestinian ‘Nabka’ event misconstrues history
The Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) event on May 15 commemorated a day that Palestinians refer to as the “Nakba,” an Arabic word meaning...