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Why LGBTQ+ Needs to be Taught in Schools

By Ally Graham · Tuesday, March 19, 2019

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

By Ally Graham · Thursday, March 14, 2019

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

By Rylee Barnsdale · Thursday, March 14, 2019

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

By Ally Graham · Sunday, March 10, 2019

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?

By Austin Elliott · Sunday, March 10, 2019

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

National Catastrophe

By Reid Scott · Sunday, March 10, 2019

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

By Heather Weigel · Sunday, March 10, 2019

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

By Austin Elliott · Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

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

By Ally Graham · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019

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.

Antithesis of Inclusivity: The Push Toward Changing the Climate of Greek Life

By Heather Weigel · Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019

The primary aspect of Greek Life that remains inadequate is its atmosphere surrounding issues of race and sexual identity. While attempts have been made to address this issue, more needs to be done to enhance the initiatives already put in place.

The NBA After the Trade Deadline

By Luke Gremban · Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019

Lakers fans collapsed in tears Thursday when the trade deadline hit, knowing that All-Star Anthony Davis would not be joining their roster. This isn’t the only exciting thing that happened this trade season. Here are some of the highlights.

Top Spots for Anthony Davis this Summer

By Luke Gremban · Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019

Anthony Davis made major news on Jan. 28 when he requested a trade to “a team that allows him the chance to win consistently and compete for a championship.” Teams lined up to court New Orleans before the trade deadline, but to no avail. This means that this summer will be all about Davis. Here are some likely spots for Davis to land.

A Student First Solution for EMU Housing

By Ethan Smith · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Over the last several years, the EMU administration has made the decision to privatize several areas of campus operations that were previously under the full control of our public university. Recently, the administration has turned their attention toward renovating our aging housing infrastructure. Student Government is working to ensure that they take a student first approach in any potential renovations by holding the administration to a set of four core demands.

Letter To The Editor: Jolly Green New World

By Alexander Nuttle · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

A recent opinion piece by Reid Scott described the Green New Deal as something that has “really ambitious and, in reality, impossible goals for the country.” This argument is flawed and poorly researched. If anything, the Green New Deal is not ambitious enough and proposes entirely possible goals for the United States.

A Response to the ‘Best Hall’ Incident

By Nautica Marshall · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019

Last Monday, a Black doll was found hanging in a shared shower of a dorm room in Best Hall. After this incident, Black students, including myself, are unsure whether Eastern Michigan University cares about students of color or are just using them as a token to show that they are diverse.

It’s Time To Embrace Medicare-for-all

By Austin Elliott · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

The 2020 election cycle is already gearing up, and the future of healthcare is one of the most important issues to discuss. With the Democratic Party continuing its move to the left, what is the future of Medicare-for-all?

P!nk’s Forward-Thinking Parenting Style

By Ally Graham · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

American popstar and activist P!nk said in a recent interview that she is raising her children in a label-less household to allow them to feel free to discover their own sexuality and gender expression, and it has sparked a discussion.

Jolly Green Nightmare

By Reid Scott · Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced her proposal for the Green New Deal this past Thursday. The Green New Deal promises instant action on climate change and promises economic stability to all American citizens. There are some troubling aspects of the proposal, however.

Feminism Isn’t A Bad Word

By Ally Graham · Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019

Over the past few years, the feminist movement has been beaten down and given a negative connotation, but it’s only being misunderstood.

The Green New Deal: Bring it on

By Austin Elliott · Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

In a bombshell 700-page report released last year, the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) gave a grim warning about the urgency of climate change. Luckily, some Democrats in Congress are taking action with the Green New Deal.