Opinion: Capitalism gutted the true spirit of Christmas
An anti-capitalist Christmas doesn’t discard joy, but rather reinvents it, centering community over commerce, sustainability over spectacle and justice over indulgence. Read more »
Writer archives: Max Lancer
Opinion: Trump emphasizes loyalty over qualifications for new cabinet
He does not govern so much as disrupt, appointing figures who embody his disdain for convention and relish in polarization. Read more »
Opinion: Grading systems need to account for mental health
By incorporating a grading approach that’s both rigorous and accommodating, faculty members can create an academic environment that’s responsive to the needs of today’s students Read more »
Opinion: The future of student loan forgiveness starts with our vote
Loan forgiveness may provide a short-term solution, but the long-term economic stability of millions of Americans depends on tackling the root causes of the student loan crisis directly. Read more »
Opinion: The most important love comes from within
Only through this deeply personal and ever-evolving relationship with oneself can you experience the full spectrum of love — both for oneself and for others. Read more »
Opinion: Colleges need to push back on the judicial definition of 'free speech'
The line between free speech and hate speech must be drawn more clearly, and universities should be at the forefront of this battle. Read more »
Opinion: Elon Musk is democracy’s biggest threat
By restoring their access to a platform as powerful as X, Musk is creating a space where misinformation, hate and division flourish. This is not an abstract concern. It’s a clear and present threat to the stability of democratic society. Read more »
Opinion: Voting in local, state elections matters
Now is the time to engage fully in these elections and to recognize that the votes we cast locally are just as vital, if not more so, than those at the national level. Read more »
Jan. 1 isn’t everyone’s New Year’s Day
Our columnist argues that the American tendency to focus on self-betterment for the new year can be harmful, and points to Jewish, Muslim and Sikh practices of reflection as healthy alternatives. Read more »
In welcoming each other, we can find new homes
The remarkable nature of this culture is that not only was a stranger allowed to sleep in their house but that the stranger felt comfortable enough to do so, as well. That is the essence of welcoming in Middle Eastern culture: feeling like you are family. Read more »
In sharing how we mourn, we can better process loss
The insuppressible state of grieving arises as soon as the unnerving shock regresses. It is such a strange biological response to something which we do not fully understand. Read more »
