Posts tagged Opinion Piece
Are Local Governments to Blame for Zillow’s Housing Worries?

The rising cost of living in America has become an inflection point for heated discussions regarding trade economics, foreign relations, the power of tech companies, and much more. Despite the ever-encroaching issue, the bulk of messaging regarding the crux of the housing crises has failed to hit the mark historically, instead chasing after private companies like Zillow as the key culprit. As the housing market continues to be shaped by restrictive zoning laws, high interest rates, and construction bottlenecks, future homebuyers will remain at the mercy of broader economic forces rather than companies like Zillow. 

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Mark Robinson: A Fascinating Case Study of the Failure of Cultural Conservatism

Mark Robsinson’s recent digital footprint has marred both his campaign and represents a larger failure of the Republican party to put forth a competent nominee for the position. But this scandal demonstrates a deeper fallacy in conservative ideology. By studying Mark Robinson, we can learn much more valuable insights about the GOP and the mechanisms of conservatism than Robinson’s character itself. 

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“Hot Labor Summer:” 2023’s Organized Labor Surge and What it Means for the 99%

“As a rising cost of living continues to place more and more pressure on the working class, unionizing and organized labor are a potent tool to gain necessary concessions for workers of all kinds. Workers across the country are taking advantage of collective bargaining to secure themselves against price hikes and even improve financial outlooks.”

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Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action in College Admissions

“On June 29, 2023 the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the use of affirmative action in all higher education admissions processes. Though the claims brought against affirmative action are deceivingly compelling, the harsh reality of overturning affirmative action will create barriers in achieving success through higher education for future students of color.“

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The Importance of Differentiating Between Academic Speech and Free Speech on College Campuses

“Free speech has and continues to play an essential role in higher education, yet recent political polarization has put a strain on the effort to maintain the essential divide between academic speech and public discourse.“

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