Madeline Kim Forum Editor
Articles
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Shaun King and the potential hazard of modern-day progressivism: nobody wins the Oppression Olympics
Social justice is important. Without the work of social justice advocates, progress in society would not be possible. Women and racial minorities would still be treated as property, and the nation would really be built to solely benefit the cisgender, heterosexual white male. Although it is vital for us to stay abreast of current issues and ensuring our society is as equitable as possible for all ...
Forum | November 5, 2018 -
Jeremy Zucker: the artist I needed when I was younger
Jeremy Zucker was not your average college student. While pursuing a pre-med track and studying molecular and cellular biology at Colorado College, he also began his music career.
Pillbox | October 15, 2018 -
The fallacy of the mainstream #BelieveWomen tag
#MeToo. #TimesUp. Now #BelieveWomen has gained traction on social media to call attention to the prevalence of sexual assault, bolstered by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's recent hearing regarding the allegations against Associate Justice of the Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. The discussion of how we prevent future cases of sexual assault and how we handle current cases is now front and cent...
Forum | October 8, 2018 -
Party affiliation, again, trumps ethics
The quest for a replacement Associate Justice on the Supreme Court continues. After former Justice Anthony Kennedy began his retirement over the past summer, many people feared for the future of democracy and for policies regarding topics such as reproductive rights, freedom of speech, LGBTQ+ rights, and capital punishment. He was the vote that swung the ultimate decision in many cases over the pa...
Forum | September 17, 2018 -
Ocasio-Cortez must debate to depolarize political climate
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seemed to have emerged out of nowhere. She defied odds by winning the Democratic primary in the 14th congressional district, replacing Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley. Ocasio-Cortez, an outspoken 28-year-old Latina woman, stands tall and echoes the new direction of the Democratic Party: abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), raising the hourly m...
Forum | August 20, 2018