Opinions

Is Ron Paul the perfect challenger?

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012

Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) and his candidacy for the presidency have reached a point of such popularity amongst conservatives, libertarians and even some liberals that you’d think he was a candidate for canonization as well. I might have invested my enthusiasm with the senator from Illinois in the last race to the White House, but I was still enthralled by Paul and his book “The Revolution.” Honest is a word I would have used to describe the Texan, a descriptor I don’t often afford to politicians.

Obesity ads going too far?

By Silvana Taylor · Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012

Despite high literacy rates, advanced health care and other resources at the disposal of the common American, there’s a growing problem amongst this population: obesity.

Day of service

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012

That time is upon us, where we get a Monday off from classes and the campus events reflect a time of social upheaval and change.

King's Dream speech remains relevant today

By Patrick Seick · Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012

Martin Luther King Jr. is among the most favorably remembered figures in American history. At times he reaches an almost mythic status, a heavenly figure sent to trumpet the melodies of equality and freedom.

Civil rights need a modern-day MLK

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012

Each year at this time, Eastern Michigan University and this publication pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Females don't have to be the only feminists

By Silvana Taylor · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

What comes to mind when you hear someone called a “feminist?” When some people hear the term “feminist,” they might imagine a man-hating woman who never shaves her legs and is in a perpetually bad mood.

Campaign funds

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

What have we learned since the last race to the White House? We’ve learned that a professor of constitutional law has no more regard for civil rights and liberties than a Texas oilman.

Moving toward 'economic war' with Iran

By Clement Daly · Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012

The Obama administration has inaugurated 2012 with renewed belligerence toward Iran, which threatens to destabilize the region and spark a wider conflagration between the world’s major powers.

Charter schools not as 'super' as many think

By Patrick Seick · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

While relaxing and being somewhat bored over break, I turned to Netflix – as so many do – to occupy my time.

International workers

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

Governor Rick Snyder is pushing for more immigrants to settle in Michigan. An AnnArbor.com article states, “It’s time for Michigan to start importing talent.

Anticipating Cain's official endorsement

By Neil Weinberg · Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012

Well it’s been a long campaign season already, but we’re mere days away from the most anticipated day of the election cycle.

Bill against constitution

By Clement Daly · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Earlier this month the Democratic-controlled Senate voted 93 to 7 in favor of approving the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which authorizes the military to unilaterally detain indefinitely without trial any individual anywhere in the world – including U.S.

Don't write Ron off

By James Tatum · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

As easy as it is for liberals — at least the liberals who haven’t swooned by his libertarian seduction — to write off Congressman Ron Paul’s (R-TX) as a crackpot, they should be cautious.

Tech a relationship nuisance

By Silvana Taylor · Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011

Although technology seems like an integral part of our lives, from banking to schoolwork and correspondence, it is hard to believe it has also affected the dating game. Before the era of cell phones, Facebook and e-mail, it was harder to read into people’s every action.

New way to save earth

By Patrick Seick · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Biology 105 here at EMU has two obvious effects: wrecking your GPA and, less bitterly, the reification of concerns about our world with regard to climate change. Yet the class’s method of getting our attention about this potentially cataclysmic issue is, well, boring. Of course, climate change as a whole has become such an uninspiring topic because it’s always approached in the same fashion: You’re told the world is being destroyed, sea levels are going to rise and the polar bears and pandas are going extinct. I write this not sardonically or even to marginalize the very real worries encompassed in climate change.

Redistricting or gerrymandering

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011

Structuring electoral districts for political advantage has a long and proud tradition in American history. Did I say proud?

Collapse of Euro spells disaster for all

By Clement Daly · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

Three years after the Wall Street collapse initiated deep recession, the world once again stands on the precipice of an economic abyss, demonstrating that the current crisis represents not merely a conjunctural downturn in the markets, but a systemic breakdown of the capitalist system. This time the immediate issue is the economic and political crisis engulfing the euro zone, calling into question the viability of the euro currency and the European Union itself.