Columns
Corruption and the Court
Money is speech, obviously—but is my long-standing practice of cramming cash into the mouths of congressmen currently protected by the First Amendment? If my pet politicians misbehave, may I sue for damages?
Harvard’s Timber Empire
Harvard could continue to cut corners, sacrificing native forests, subsistence farmers’ land, and ecological well-being in its efforts to turn a profit. Or, it could use its timberland assets to push forward a sustainable model for global forestry. I hope Harvard takes seriously its “commitment to sustainable investment” and that its “distinctive responsibilities to society” lead it to responsible ownership.
The New Voice of Hip Hop
Andrew Wyner discusses the broader implications of Kendrick Lamar's unique voice in the hip hop world.
Start Me Up
My point is that everyone and his grandmother is working on some sort of start-up.
The 10 People You Meet On Twitter
I’ve noticed that most users can be sorted into just a few select categories.
Kluge, Not Clooney: Two Movies to Watch Instead of "The Monuments Men"
Rachel Wong discusses the legacy of WWII in film.
An International American
Speaking with Caucasian friends of his who had similarly international upbringings, Michael found that their transitions into American life were made easier by the assumptive associations between being white and being American.
Blue Is the Most Contentious Color
Ironically, the urge to find a “lesbian” voice in the debate can lead to the marginalization of those who don’t fit normative images, leaving them outside whatever ends up being the community standard of legitimacy.
