By Toren Arginteanu It’s no secret that our friends on the far left both love the environment and hate Israel, but until last week we didn’t know…… Read more “Divestfest Puts Liberal Principles to the Test”
Category: Opinion
Beth Grossman is Philadelphia’s Best Choice for District Attorney
Young Philadelphians deserve to inherit a city that is safe and united. Most young people want reasonable policies on crime that are lenient when appropriate. We don’t…… Read more “Beth Grossman is Philadelphia’s Best Choice for District Attorney”
Why Gun Control is Not the Solution to Mass Shootings
By Connor Hart America has lost the ability to mourn. In the wake of the tragedy in Las Vegas on October 1st, there has been an outpouring…… Read more “Why Gun Control is Not the Solution to Mass Shootings”
The Fate of DACA Residents
By Bryce Daniels During his campaign, President Trump promised to end DACA, an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in June of 2012. DACA, or Deferred…… Read more “The Fate of DACA Residents”
Apartheid, SJP Style
By Toren Arginteanu Towards the end of spring, various student groups at universities worldwide held events for “Israel Apartheid Week.” According to its website, “Israeli Apartheid Week…… Read more “Apartheid, SJP Style”
Cuo-No
By Bryce Daniels On April 10, Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo announced the incoming arrival of a legislative bill entitled the Excelsior Scholarship. The bill is…… Read more “Cuo-No”
The Liberal Case for Capitalism
By James Paron Usually, political debate with my peers ends in impasse, but I still do it, because an unquestioned viewpoint is never valid. As someone whose…… Read more “The Liberal Case for Capitalism”
Solid Walls vs. Flimsy Rhetoric
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) recently posted a message on Locust Walk comparing Israel’s border security operations to Donald Trump’s controversial political statements in an effort…… Read more “Solid Walls vs. Flimsy Rhetoric”
Obamacare 2.0: TrumpCare
The state of nationalized healthcare has been subject to debate within the United States most notably in the past decade. In the beginning, ideas that were flung…… Read more “Obamacare 2.0: TrumpCare”
How to Approach Political Discourse: 5 Steps
There are many important issues on which conservatives and liberals disagree – issues like the best way to approach healthcare and the free market, for instance. However,…… Read more “How to Approach Political Discourse: 5 Steps”
Femi-Not-Quite: When Modern Feminism Fails to Champion True Equality
One of the most central bipartisan agreements is that words have meanings that are inextricably associated with ideas and movements. It is important to understand this concept…… Read more “Femi-Not-Quite: When Modern Feminism Fails to Champion True Equality”
Trudeau’s Canada: A Bleak Economic Horizon
Below the 49th Parallel, the doctrine of “America First” has been made clear. It is a heavy statement. It means more than just prioritizing domestic products; it…… Read more “Trudeau’s Canada: A Bleak Economic Horizon”
