Op Eds
An Exceptional American Problem
The exceptionalist opinion that America should never admit failure, never show weakness, and never give an inch breaks down negotiation processes and worsens our national image.
The Decline of McCain
In the past few years, Senator John McCain has taken fewer maverick-worthy positions, while flip-flopping on critical issues.
The Right to Offend
Harvard's efforts to seek out the perpetrators of the controversial flyers ignored the very real problems raised by the flyers and comes uncomfortably close to censorship of free speech, the most essential element of education.
Always on the Side of the Egg
Israel and Palestine are nervous lovers who have not yet come to grips with the weakness and humanity of the other.
D.C., The Colony
I wanted a voice, and voters in Washington, D.C., our nation’s capital and center of the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the country, have no voting representation in Congress. This needs to change.
Cracks in Legality
If Ferguson is indeed executed, it will lead to crippling effects on the credibility of the American justice system and open up doors for further unjust persecutions.
Payback with a Purpose
The recent Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations General Assembly encapsulates everything wrong with Netanyahu’s government, a coalition of religious nationalists and out-and-out racists led by his right-wing Likud Party.
Toward a Social Choice
We still have far to go to achieve our end goal of creating a social choice fund within Harvard’s endowment.
The Courage to Act
There has been a lack of discussion on campus surrounding our consumption habits and, if nothing else, this divestment campaign brings some much-needed attention to the fact that we, as educated Americans, consume more than anyone else in the world.
A Coalition of Responsibility
As Americans experience more monster storms, droughts, and wildfires, the reckless practices of the fossil fuel industry will be challenged.
The Politics of Fake Punch
Final clubs do have histories of exclusion of Jewish students and students of color, and many of us still find that final clubs fail at creating meaningful diversity on par with the makeup of the student body.
“What We Do” in Economics
There is, of course, no automatic connection between the color of one’s skin and one’s approach to economic issues. But there is little doubt that on a broad level there is a connection between personal experiences—and certainly race affects personal experiences—and how one approaches economic and social issues.
Achieving an AIDS-free Generation
Congress should take decisive steps to ensure that the U.S. remains an undisputed leader in the fight against AIDS.
Dismantling Rape Culture
Rape culture is real at Harvard, and is perhaps even more pervasive on campus due to Harvard’s history as an all-male institution.
Thank You, Harvard
We will only enjoy our college experience to the fullest when we can embrace life at Harvard for all that it is, and it is awfully spectacular.
A Change of Appearance
Wearing the hijab taught me a lot about the ways through which we construct and express our identity.
Divest? Think Twice
Although some of Harvard’s educational peers have committed to or are considering divesting, it is completely unclear whether Harvard’s financial peers will make the same move.
Rising Palestinian Resistance
Harvard Hillel’s decision to ban us from co-sponsoring events at Hillel has silenced dissident voices in the Jewish community, a disconcerting act itself, given Hillel’s intention to be a space for all Jewish students.
Protecting Pluralism
As we face future challenges, we should remain steadfast to protect our inclusiveness as Harvard students.
When You Assume
Harvard’s Democrats must be aware that assuming everyone agrees with them can come off as disrespectful and shut down conversations—whether it’s an election year or not.
A Better Way to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving should be an occasion for us to express awe and gratitude for the beauty and abundance that the Earth offers us, as intended the New World’s first English settlers four centuries ago. Yet we are often loath to admit that many of our contemporary practices are in stark opposition to this aim.
An Open Hillel
As progressive Jews working for peace and justice in Israel/Palestine, we believe that a Hillel policy that encourages dialogue and collaboration with Palestinian groups is an essential step on the path toward peace.
To Talk About an Injustice
My belief that murderers deserve to die didn’t mean I had to support the death penalty. In fact, if I was committed to the American principles of liberty, responsibility, due process, and justice, I should vehemently oppose it.
Libya: One Year Later
The process of reconciliation is just as important of an antidote to decreasing violence as law enforcement, both in the long and short term.
Don't be Daunted
The task for law schools is to maximize the support available for students who will not be deterred by the fact that it is indeed likely to be somewhat harder—and to take somewhat longer—to land a public service position than to obtain an offer from a private law firm.