Opinions

Line 5 Needs to be Decommissioned Sooner

On March 28, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order nullifying approved construction of a tunnel encased oil pipeline underneath the Straits of Mackinac. Once completed in seven to ten years, Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline would have been decommissioned.

GM Owes Communities for Closing Plants

Despite making over $8.1 billion in profit after taxes in 2018, General Motors is planning to close five plants in the United States, including the plant in Detroit-Hamtramck. The decision to cut costs was made to save the company $6 billion by 2020 and the company plans to open new plants in Mexico.

Holding Our Idols Accountable

 Through the power of social media, it seems more and more dirt can get dug up on celebrities, especially when it comes to a dark history of sexual assault. No matter how much they are loved and praised as artists, some secrets are inexcusable.  

How This NBA Season is Changing LeBron’s Legacy

 With the 2018-19 NBA season heading into the postseason, it is a surprise that it will not be featuring NBA superstar LeBron James. This is the first time James won’t be in the playoffs since 2005. This goes to show just how dominant James has been. How does this affect his legacy as potentially the greatest basketball player ever? 

It’s Time to Stop Talking About the Mueller Probe

 Special Counsel Robert Mueller delivered his final report to Attorney General William Barr on March 22. The investigation looked into whether or not Trump and his campaign colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election and whether or not Trump was involved with obstruction of justice. No evidence of coordination with the Russian government was found, and it’s time for Democrats to move on. 

University for Sale: Eastern Michigan University continues the dangerous path of privatization.

 In recent years, Eastern Michigan University has entered a public-private partnership with Chartwells for dining services and LAZ Parking for on-campus parking. Now, the University is considering the privatization of housing. What are the potential options for the University and impacts of privatization?  

Dramatic Gas Tax Increase Bad for Michigan

We Need Gun Control. Now.

Nessel Proves Her Merits as Attorney General

It’s Time to Start Dreaming: How to Win Back Middle America

 As we slowly move into this behemoth of a primary season, there is already an abundance of discussion on whether progressive candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren can beat more establishment candidates. 

What Does Beto O’Rourke Bring to the Democratic Field?

After Beto O’Rourke inevitably announced his 2020 run for the presidency, critics in journalism, entertainment and politics questioned his merits to run, as both his resume and his announcement video leave something to be desired.  

Why LGBTQ+ Needs to be Taught in Schools

 New Jersey is now the second state in the country, after California, to pass a law requiring LGBTQ+ history to be taught in schools, and it has gotten a lot of mixed reactions. 

Victoria’s Secret is Out: It’s Time to Boycott

 Victoria’s Secret closed over 50 more stores following negative remarks about transgender and plus-size people, made by the company’s CEO Ed Razek late last year, and it’s time to ditch the company for good. 

Privileged White Hollywood Needs To Do Better: An Oscars Review

 The 91st Academy Awards took place on Feb. 24, and while there were some incredible wins for diversity, more work needs to be done to make the Oscars as inclusive as possible.  

Voting for Sanders is Voting for Social Justice

As the 2020 election nears, potential candidates are popping up from all different areas. With these fresh new faces comes along a familiar one, Sen. Bernie Sanders. 

Should Joe Biden Run for President in 2020?

The 2020 election cycle has already begun and 11 major Democrats have announced their candidacy. 

National Catastrophe

President Donald Trump met in the White House Rose Garden on Friday and informed the media and others present that he was going to declare a national emergency in order to get the border wall built. But what is to be made of the precedent being set by this drastic decision?

Sherrod Brown

In 2015, I was a young Ohioan just beginning my interest in Democratic politics when Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) caught my eye. Ever since politics became my lifeblood, Brown has been my favorite Senator and perhaps my favorite politician. 

Michigan GOP Continues to Obstruct Progress

The Michigan Legislature voted on Feb. 14 to reject Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order reorganizing the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). The MDEQ is in desperate need of an overhaul and it is critical to the protection of Michigan’s environment. 

The Normalization of Hate Speech at Eastern Michigan University

In the past 3 years, minority groups on campus have been targeted by several hateful messages and displays. The cycle of hate speech on campus continues and it’s having a detrimental effect on marginalized groups.