by LMR | Jul 19, 2021 | American Dream, Yes
By Garrison Smith Sophomore, Liberty The American Dream is a reality, and it is a reality for all Americans. Some think of the American Dream as a life full of monetary riches, the perfect job, a nice house with a white picket fence, and so much more, but in reality,...
by LMR | Jun 25, 2021 | Minimum Wage, Yes
By Vinithra Sudhakar Junior, GWU Recently, there has been social media coverage of businesses—primarily restaurants—posting signs announcing that they are understaffed because people are refusing to work. But this labor shortage is primarily due to the refusal of...
by LMR | Jun 19, 2021 | Iran Nuclear Deal, Yes
By Siddarth Jain Junior, UChicago The U.S.’s refusal to re-enter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) serves little purpose other than to reinforce a neoconservative, colonial power fantasy. Not only is this refusal immoral, but it’s also grossly...
by LMR | May 28, 2021 | Affirmative Action, Yes
By Sydney McArthur Junior, GWU The United States is a nation that has oppressed and continues to oppress certain communities through slavery, systemic racism, and other forms of discrimination. Therefore, affirmative action remains a significant reparative backbone...
by LMR | May 20, 2021 | Chauvin Trial, Yes
By Asha Anthony Freshman, Howard The Derek Chauvin trial lasted three weeks and left Black Americans on the edges of their seats wondering if there would be any form of accountability. In the end, Chauvin was found guilty on manslaughter, second-degree murder and...
by LMR | Apr 22, 2021 | Filibuster, Yes
By Dylan Basescu Senior, GW In 1781, the Articles of Confederation became the law of the land in the United States. This new government under the Articles, concerned heavily with the protection of minority rule, required a two-thirds majority to pass any law. Given...
