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Month: January 2018
Anti-Oppression Training: A Counterproductive Waste Of Time For Students
Okay, let’s lay out the background in brief: we have a program at Penn called “Write On!”. As part of “Write On!”, Penn students volunteer their time…… Read more “Anti-Oppression Training: A Counterproductive Waste Of Time For Students”
The Statesman’s Guide to Crafting (and Sticking to) a New Year’s Fitness Resolution
As the New Year races into full swing, all the familiar sights come into view: Pottruck swarming from 3:00-7:00pm, a more crowded salad bar at Commons, and…… Read more “The Statesman’s Guide to Crafting (and Sticking to) a New Year’s Fitness Resolution”
Against the Grain: The Truth About Going Gluten-Free
In recent years, the development and market expansion of gluten-free products have proceeded at a rapid pace. As a result, such products are now almost ubiquitous in…… Read more “Against the Grain: The Truth About Going Gluten-Free”
Previewing the 2018 Midterm Elections
Two years removed from a contentious 2016 Presidential election, the stage is set for a similarly contentious 2018 Midterm election. Senior analyst Harry Enten from FiveThirtyEight has…… Read more “Previewing the 2018 Midterm Elections”
“Write On!” Mandates Yearly Anti-Oppression Training
A club at UPenn has held mandatory anti-oppression training for the last two years. These sessions have included “Power Flowers,” a “Privilege Circle,” and discussions about identity.…… Read more ““Write On!” Mandates Yearly Anti-Oppression Training”
Pennsylvania Redistricting Ordered
On January 22, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, currently with a 5-2 Democratic majority, issued a split decision that threw out the state’s current congressional district map used…… Read more “Pennsylvania Redistricting Ordered”
Phila-Me-Up With Drugs: Philadelphia To Create Safe Injection Sites
On January 23rd, 2018, Mayor Kenney of Philadelphia was delivered a report from DBHIDS (Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services). After studying examples in Seattle,…… Read more “Phila-Me-Up With Drugs: Philadelphia To Create Safe Injection Sites”
I, a Woman, Am Avoiding the Women’s March.
The Women’s March does benefit women, and as a woman, if I were thinking only of myself, I would march. However, I am not selfishly fighting for…… Read more “I, a Woman, Am Avoiding the Women’s March.”
Gov. Walker’s Mandatory Drug Testing Would Be Best for Wisconsin
Pending federal approval, a recent proposal by Governor Scott Walker would require mandatory drug testing for all applicants to Wisconsin’s food stamp program. The proposed reform has…… Read more “Gov. Walker’s Mandatory Drug Testing Would Be Best for Wisconsin”
The Dangers of “Your Truth”
The word “truth” may be the latest and most consequential word to be the unfortunate victim of a definition change. While truth was originally based in objective…… Read more “The Dangers of “Your Truth””
Woke! Your Cousin Greg Gives His Thoughts on the New Tax Cuts
Republican leaders have recently pushed $1.5 trillion worth of tax cuts through Congress, and esteemed economists on all sides of the political spectrum have opinions on what…… Read more “Woke! Your Cousin Greg Gives His Thoughts on the New Tax Cuts”
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