Americans need to do more not to normalize Roy Moore The Alabama special election to replace Jeff Sessions’ vacant Senate seat was extremely close. In one corner sat a racist…
This week around the world: Dec. 9–16
Dec. 12 Washington, D.C.: White House contradicts Tillerson on North Korea talks Days before heading to a Security Council meeting on North Korea with other top officials at the United…
In response to Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s feud with local journalists
Portland City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly is finding herself in a social media feud with local journalists for a series mostly “friends-only”—and a few public—posts made on Facebook recently. Local freelance…
Hill to the ‘hall Dec. 5-11
Franken, Franks, Conyers leave office Amid scandal, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, Michigan Rep. John Conyers and Arizona Rep. Trent Franks all resigned from their positions after increasingly loud calls to…
Despite Trumpfoolery, Congress must pass DREAMers Act
It’s been nearly three months since President Donald Trump announced he would repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. This action lead to many protests but no progress. Contention is high…
Hill to the ‘hall: Nov. 14–20
Trump to table trophy trunk order United States President Donald Trump announced he would be halting a recent federal rule change that would have allowed for the importation of trophies…
First Nations and Thanksgiving: Struggling to give thanks
Despite having many fond memories of celebrating a holiday centered around gratitude and togetherness, Thanksgiving no longer has the same charm of my childhood. Growing up, we learned about Native…
Hill to the hall: Nov. 7–14
Virginia nearly a wipeout for Republicans Republican candidates for the Virginia statehouse had a rough night on Tuesday, Nov. 7 when they lost numerous races up and down the ticket,…
Free speech deserves protection from all sides
The phrase “freedom of speech” actually means “freedom of speech with consequences.” Free speech is among the most important tools we have as human beings, but unfortunately, human emotion can…
The grace of replays in the age of Trump
Following a sports team and the passion that comes with this dedication is a curious phenomenon of intangibles. For one, you see athletes performing tasks and accomplishing a seemingly impossible…
UNESCO pursues global human rights despite U.S. withdrawal
In early October, the United States announced to the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization it will withdraw from the organization completely by the end of 2018. “This decision…