Writer: Emma Donohue
Personal Essay: Sink into boredom as an opportunity, not a waste of time
By the end of break, I realized I felt more rested than I had in months – not just because I got to sleep in, but because boredom gave me room to breathe and appreciate my life more instead of rushing through it like we’re typically encouraged to. Read More »
Opinion: After shutdown, U.S. should turn to other countries’ models of stability, care
At some point, we have to realize that there must be a better way of governing than having the entire country come to a halt when Congress can’t agree on a budget. The funding bill passed by the Senate is only good until Jan. 30, and then we’ll likely be right back where we started. Read More »
Opinion: Engage in local news to combat polarization with civic engagement
These findings underscore the need to preserve local news if we want to live in a civically engaged world that isn’t so insistent on keeping people divided, fearful and angry at the concept of people having differing views. Read More »
Opinion: New SNAP cuts wage war on low-income Americans
Cutting benefits and limiting choice forces people to do more with less, strips away their dignity and ignores the systemic and structural barriers that shape what ends up on their plates. Read More »
Opinion: Trump’s tariff costs show need for improved political literacy
As the world becomes more politically polarized every day, it can be hard to differentiate between facts and what politicians say to maintain a loyal voter base. Read More »