Acquittals and Outrage: Presidential Tweets Threaten the Integrity of the Justice System
A week ago, a San Francisco jury acquitted Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, an undocumented immigrant, of murder in the death […]
Moving Forward: One Year Later
This week marks one year since Donald Trump won the presidential election. The next day, I wrote a reflection piece
Hepatitis C: Louisiana’s Plan to Increase Access to Treatment
In recent years, major innovations in Hepatitis C treatments have greatly improved the treatability of this deadly disease. However, the
States’ Rights, Civil Rights, and the Rights of Transgender Americans
While it is difficult to get accurate statistics regarding transgender individuals – including the percentage of Americans who identify as
Celebrities, Politics, and Our Duty to Listen Responsibly
In recent months, nearly everyone has been talking about politics – including celebrities. When Mike Pence attended the popular musical
Stand Up: A Guide to Bystander Intervention
Last Friday, waiting in a Boston T station with two (white) friends, a middle-aged white woman walked past and told
Moving Forward
Last night, Donald Trump won the presidential election. Hillary Clinton is likely to win the popular vote, bringing back painful
Weekly News Roundup – Week of 11/7
Election Day is TOMORROW! The 2016 Presidential Election is tomorrow – Tuesday, November 8 – and it is crucial for
Veto Override Tinged With Regret
Last week, Congress voted to override a presidential veto for the first time in President Obama’s tenure. The bill in
Politicization of Voting Laws: The Impact of Voter IDs and Other Restrictions
Voting has long been considered both a civil right and a civic duty. However, that principle has not prevented the
