Petruchio, Peterson, and The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew is widely considered a misogynistic play, a relic of a time best forgotten. And while its sexist themes cannot be dismissed, a reimagining is possible and necessary—lest today’s reactionaries get to it first.

France is getting progressive with its immigration. Others should too.

According to a recent survey, most French citizens are anti-immigration. This tone is backed by President Emmanuel Macron, who, in 2018, began pushing controversial immigration legislation. Since then, his administration has tightened asylum rules, made it harder for immigrants to access health care, and cracked down on Islamic practices. Macron has since reversed his stance […]

A Hard Truth for Progressives

Joe Biden’s sizable electoral and popular vote win over Donald Trump has sparked exuberance among Democrats. A commander-in-chief that proved to be divisive, indifferent, and tone-deaf has left the White House. Yet, this happiness among Democrats will be short-lived, as the infighting seen during the primaries will resume shortly. Progressives now feel they have done […]

Trump Acquitted: For Country or for Party?

Following the Capitol insurrection on January 6, former President Donald Trump has come under intense scrutiny for inciting the riots in the nation’s capital. Shortly after the attack—which left many injured and five dead—House Democrats delivered a second article of impeachment in an unprecedented display of disdain. The Democrats attempted to establish that Trump was […]

The “Public” Elite

Mainstream media elitism has become the industry norm, perpetuating a system of cosmopolitan journalism that fails to achieve true diversity.

The Ethical Role of Media in Election Reporting

During presidential election cycles, many Americans spend weeks with their eyes trained on their television screens. News stations are often the first place voters look to for election updates, as it is customary for the Associated Press (AP) to provide networks with projections before polls close. Election night coverage in 2020 garnered an estimated fifty-seven […]

Episode 12: “COVID-19 & College Campuses” with Jake Egelberg

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: Via Spotify | Via Apple Podcasts Jake Egelberg joins Max & Bryan to explain why he thinks colleges were right to reopen and stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jake, a Biochemistry major, also explains how COVID-19 vaccines work and why you should get one.  Jake also joins Ariana for “Class Struggle.” […]

Machine Learning Misses the Mark on Equality

Robert Williams had just pulled into his Farmington Hills driveway after another long day’s work, relieved to finally spend time with his wife and two daughters. Nothing seemed obviously amiss. But something was very wrong. A police car waiting down the street inched forward, trapping Williams against his own house. Two officers approached, cuffing him […]

Transparent Transphobia: The Fight for LGBT Rights Is Far From Over

The day after President Joe Biden was sworn into office, #BidenErasedWomen trended on Twitter. What had the brand-new president done to women that was so horrible? He signed an executive order to protect LGBT Americans from discrimination. Biden signed several executive orders on his first day in office; most of them reversed Trump-era policies regarding […]