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New Saudi King Should Stress Human Rights
We hope that this shift in leadership will herald advances for human rights in Saudi Arabia, and that the United States will more consistently advocate such advances in crafting its policy toward the Kingdom.
Of the Students, By the Students, For the Students
The efforts to incorporate individual student feedback are commendable, but the campus center should keep larger-scale student recommendations in mind as well
Higher Education for All
A college education was once an added benefit; now it is a prerequisite.
Toward a Future Less Marred by Gun Violence
While mourning the recent tragedy of Dr. Davidson's death—as well as the tragedies of gun violence that play out every day in our country, often to residents of disadvantaged neighborhoods—we should work toward a future in which fewer families lose loved ones to gun violence.
Never Again
Our ideals and our values are part of what those agencies seek to defend; they should not be compromised in the process of defense.
Scream On
The Harvard community speaks loudest when it speaks in one voice, not when it is divided. Even in these emotionally tense times, we should not engage in behaviors that turn students against each other.
We Can't Breathe
These protests have shown the world that enough is truly enough. The rights of people of color—particularly black and brown persons—have been trampled on for too long.
Journalist Mistakes on Sexual Assault
All of these bungles underscore the extent to which Rolling Stone’s story and apology threaten to obscure many of the most pressing issues surrounding campus sexual assault.
Abolish Tipping
Tipping culture creates a system in which servers are functionally cheated of their right to a minimum wage.
The FDA’s Queer Problem
The regulations against MSM unnecessarily stigmatizes queer men in particular, while ignoring other, historically less stigmatized demographics who also are considered at-risk for blood-transferable diseases.
Focus on the Possible
Ultimately, any more substantive student input will depend on the University offering more avenues through which students can influence University policy.
Laggard No More
We applaud the strides that Harvard has made both to increase the competitiveness of its science programs and to offer high-quality online courses.
Ferguson and Its Fallout
These were errors, but what happens in their wake could right wrongs more deeply entrenched in our national culture.
A Counterproductive Lawsuit
Divest Harvard serves an important role in calling attention to climate change itself, but we continue to believe that divestment is not the best way for Harvard to combat the phenomenon.
