Essays
Social Media Censorship: Platform or Publisher?
We are talking about the mother of all rights: freedom of speech, and how it is threatened on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
Michael Ottavio
World · Latin America
Julian Assange, Co-Founder of Wikileaks, Arrested
Ecuador revoked his asylum, London police carried him out, and the U.S. wants Julian Assange next.
Opinion
In Wake of the Mueller Probe, Silence Is Trump's Best Friend
After the Mueller probe revealed no evidence of collusion between Trump and Russia, it's in the president's best interest to avoid a lot of press.
Essays
Body Cameras May Do More Harm Than Good
Elimination of discretion, less accountability for departments, dangers for police officers, and privacy invasions are unforseen negativeds of body cameras.
Opinion
Mitch McConnell Takes on the Green New Deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will hold a vote on the Green New Deal, forcing Democrats to pick a side on the controversial legislation.
Opinion
No, Journalists Are Not Soldiers or War Heroes
Despite claims from a grossly inaccurate Washington Post Superbowl commercial, journalists are nowhere near the level of war heroes.
Opinion
Ocasio-Cortez Needlessly Opposed the State of the Union
Though President Trump delivered a tremendously unifying State of the Union address, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez showed no support for clear positives.
Opinion
Israel and the American-Made Power Vacuum in Syria
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria as America leaves — cleaning up a vacuum the U.S. helped create.
Opinion
LA Teachers Strike: Class Sizes Are Not to Blame
There is some disconnect happening in California surrounding funding and achivement, and the students are not to blame for the LA teachers strike.
World · Latin America
Trump Officially Recognizes Juan Guaido as Interim President of Venezuela
After the Venezuelan National Assembly removed Nicolas Maduro from power, Interim President Juan Guaido is getting international recognition.