Nation/World

Drawing A Line Between Hateful and Free Speech

Drawing A Line Between Hateful and Free Speech

February 28, 2024 at 7:15 pm 0 comments

By Jai Midha ’27 In the dramatic 1942 case of Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that fighting words are not protected by the First Amendment. Yet, even after this monumental ruling, people still turn to the First Amendment for protection and justification for hateful remarks. Naturally,Read More

How “Suspending” Campaigns Are Used To Exploit Voter Funds

How “Suspending” Campaigns Are Used To Exploit Voter Funds

February 28, 2024 at 7:14 pm 0 comments

By Nilan Kathir ’25 On January 21, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, seen as Former President Donald Trump P’00’s closest competitor for the Republican Party’s presidential candidate, dropped out of the 2024 election. Rather, he “suspended” his campaign, endorsing Trump instead.  A surplus of campaign controversies have emerged in recent years,Read More

Don’t Have “Bad Blood” With Taylor Swift!

Don’t Have “Bad Blood” With Taylor Swift!

February 28, 2024 at 7:13 pm 0 comments

By Steven Kee ’27 Recently, memes about Taylor Swift’s use of non-eco-friendly transport, such as helicopters and private jets, have infiltrated many social media feeds. In a video I came across, a comedian said he was waiting for Swift to leave a bodega in New York City, then showed aRead More

The Problem with Modern Politics is Parochialism

The Problem with Modern Politics is Parochialism

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Harper Marsden-Uren ’26 Earlier this month, South Korean politician Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by a man asking for his autograph in a near-fatal attack. After Lee, the leader of the Democratic Party of South Korea and the Democratic party nominee for the South Korean 2022 presidentialRead More

Improved Infrastructure is the Solution To City Crime

Improved Infrastructure is the Solution To City Crime

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Francesca Howard ’26 Recent initiatives of strict federal law enforcement and the expansion of homeless shelters in New York City have helped to reduce the number of misdemeanors and felonies. Still, the safety of residents in the Big Apple is not guaranteed. More specifically, current policies neglect NYC’s trueRead More

A Man of Many Attributes: Kissinger’s Legacy

A Man of Many Attributes: Kissinger’s Legacy

February 7, 2024 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Arjun Pathy ’25 On November 29, 2023, Henry Kissinger’s death at 100 years old brought about a mix of sharp criticism and celebration over his legacy. Perhaps one of the most divisive figures in American history, Kissinger is remembered as either the man who saved the world or murderedRead More

Elon Musk Demonstrates Necessity for Accountability

January 22, 2024 at 8:36 am Comments are Disabled

Elon Musk has faced major backlash concerning his support of an anti-semitic post published on his platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Though Musk is theoretically free to express his opinions, influential individuals such as himself must be wary of the weight of their words.  The post in question proposedRead More

Policing and Infrastructure: A Look into NYC Crime

Policing and Infrastructure: A Look into NYC Crime

January 22, 2024 at 8:35 am Comments are Disabled

By Francesca Howard ’26 Recent initiatives of strict federal law enforcement and the creation of homeless shelters in New York City has helped to reduce misdemeanors and felonies. And yet, the safety of residents in the Big Apple is not guaranteed. Not only does aggressive policing contribute to increased crimes,Read More

Government Distribution Can End War On Drugs

Government Distribution Can End War On Drugs

January 22, 2024 at 8:34 am Comments are Disabled

By Stan Cho ’25 Marijuana laced with cocaine, recreational fentanyl usage, and needles coated in heroin. These are just some of the key identifiers of the ongoing epidemic of drugs, and the United States is no stranger to an excess of these illegal substances, with 13.5% of Americans aged 12Read More