This piece was submitted by MaryAnne Pintar, Chief of Staff for Rep. Scott Peters. Congressman Scott Peters has a long and proud record of being a forceful, pro-choice advocate. The Planned Parenthood...

In primary school, we are taught to honor the past, study it deeply, and learn from the successes and failures of those who came before us. Historical events aren’t just seen as happenings but moments...

Reproductive rights need bolder legislative support. The allyship of pro-choice politicians is instrumental for the continued maintenance of reproductive rights for all. Though many in the movement...

I have a vision: modular playgrounds like giant lego sets, available to everyone regardless of age or socioeconomic background. Integrated with nature in the middle of the city, I see laughing figures...

Fast fashion is a wasteful and polluting non-essential that is nevertheless fun and empowering. To preserve both the environment and positive aspects of fashion, we need to slow down the rate of consumption...

The word “queer” is complicated. According to Merill Perlman of the Columbia Journalism Review, “it first showed up in English about 1513” and it “has always meant something not normal, something...

Although society has more or less progressed in becoming an increasingly open space for the LGBTQ+ community, the world still remains an unreliable place for LGBTQ+ safety. Although others may seem more...

STEM education in the U.S. has become embroiled in politics, far from the objective nature of STEM. Florida, a conservative state, recently rejected 54 math textbooks, citing reasons including “references...

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 trauma. Some examples of this trend are clear in Pixar Animation Studios,...

It is generally agreed upon that public transportation is more energy efficient, which is an asset in decreasing global emissions. However, most Americans do not use public transportation for various...

A message to universities on their campus health facilities The importance of education and of career-building has been reiterated innumerable times to students embarking on their collegiate experience....

The night of the 94th Academy Awards Ceremony, the internet erupted into chaos. In a matter of seconds, a prestigious award show turned into a drama-filled spectacle from an altercation that lasted less...