Submission: In Response to “Lukewarm Stances and Lazy Politicians”
This piece was submitted by MaryAnne Pintar, Chief of Staff for Rep. Scott Peters. Congressman Scott Peters has a long and proud record
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Opinion
Newsflash: History is Meant to be Respected, Not Commodified
In primary school, we are taught to honor the past, study it deeply, and learn from the successes and failures of those who
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Lukewarm Stances and Lazy Politicians
Reproductive rights need bolder legislative support. The allyship of pro-choice politicians is instrumental for the continued maintenance of reproductive rights for all. Though
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Modular Playgrounds for Kids and Adults
I have a vision: modular playgrounds like giant lego sets, available to everyone regardless of age or socioeconomic background. Integrated with nature in
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Fashion is More Than Consuming
Fast fashion is a wasteful and polluting non-essential that is nevertheless fun and empowering. To preserve both the environment and positive aspects of
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Redefining the Word “Queer”
The word “queer” is complicated. According to Merill Perlman of the Columbia Journalism Review, “it first showed up in English about 1513” and
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Dear Straight People, Respect Gay Bars
Although society has more or less progressed in becoming an increasingly open space for the LGBTQ+ community, the world still remains an unreliable
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Objectivating STEM Education
STEM education in the U.S. has become embroiled in politics, far from the objective nature of STEM. Florida, a conservative state, recently rejected
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Generational Trauma Representation in Media Serves as a Method of Healing
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, there has been a recent trend by many large movie studios to tackle the complex topic of generational
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Combating Obsessive Car Culture with Increased Public Transportation Usage
It is generally agreed upon that public transportation is more energy efficient, which is an asset in decreasing global emissions. However, most Americans
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