Media shouldn’t focus on new Zambian leader’s race
Fear of the return of “white rule” in Zambia distracts from more pressing matters.
After midterms, failure to compromise will be lethal
On Wednesday morning, The New York Times sent the following breaking news alert via its mobile app: “Obama and G.O.P. Speak of Cooperation.” Beyond the utterly sad implication that politicians deciding to (heaven forbid) cooperate with one another warrants the title of “Breaking News,” the story that ran not just in The New York Times, […]
Foreign language should be taught early on
In a globalized world, the value of multilingualism shouldn’t be underestimated.
Zivotofsky v. Kerry poses vexing issue on separation of powers
This week, the Supreme Court took up Zivotofsky v. Kerry, a complex case with political and diplomatic ramifications that has been through the court circuits before. In this particular situation, the ultimate decision on foreign policy should rest with the State Department, the issuer of passports and conductor of diplomatic relations across the world on […]
Politically charged street art should be valued
Controversial “poverty pimp” posters is the latest case that blurs the lines between art and politics.
Time magazine’s cover art doesn’t warrant backlash
Students will be America’s tomorrow. Today’s education system is failing them. Fortunately, the poor quality of teaching in California is about be a thing of the past. According to last week’s edition of Time magazine, Judge Rolf M. Treu took down California laws governing teaching tenure and other job protections that are more than 50 […]
Berkeley should heed student opinions
Cal’s denial of student requests to disinvite Bill Maher is unjustified.
Bureaucracy of college enrollment hurts students
High schoolers left behind in the “Summer Melt” need a system they can count on.
White House strikes a low blow with Netanyahu insult
These days, it’s no secret that U.S-Israeli relations are on thin ice. Yet, as strained as the situation might be, tension doesn’t make name-calling appropriate. Several government officials don’t seem to understand that. Published last Tuesday, a column by The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg revealed that the White House is privately making negative remarks about Israeli […]
“Chickensh-t-Gate” highlights need for more U.S. leadership
The thing about Bibi is, he’s a chickensh-t.” These were the words The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg attributed to an anonymous senior Obama administration official, made in reference to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, often called Bibi. This inflammatory statement triggered strong reactions from both U.S. and Israeli officials, with many dubbing the incident “Chickensh-t-Gate.” “The […]