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Whole Society Pluralism
Israelis want to pare back the prerogatives that ultra-Orthodox Jews, known as Haredim, enjoy.
We Will Be Fine
We've somehow come to convince ourselves that by being successful, we will be happy. But what do we see as success?
A Newly Responsive Crimson
We are honored to have created one of the first responsive college newspaper sites in the Ivy League and among the first worldwide.
Justified Civil Disobedience
If our government will not stop these corporations on the basis of strong scientific and economic arguments, then we must produce the political will to stop them through our actions.
Laughter Unchained
That was my “Django Moment”: the point I realized that I should never have to rely on a film to alert me of my false way of studying history and observing current events.
On the Greek Question
In my experience, Crimson Greeks, particularly those who hold office in their respective organizations, are among the most involved and conscientious persons on this campus.
The New Binge
Harvard’s winter break is a long one. And for a swelling subsection of Harvard undergraduates, it means more hours spent absorbing the pixelated plot of a television show.
Keep The Electoral College
This month, five states announced that they are considering joining Maine and Nebraska in apportioning electoral votes in presidential elections by congressional district, rather than by the current winner-takes-all setup.
The Case for Term Limits
Term limits would be anathema to democracy, as they necessarily restrict the choices present to voters.
The Unspoken Epidemic
What the fight against Hepatitis C needs is both attention and money, and a lot of it.
Sustainable Spending
Support for entitlement programs does not necessarily entail ignorance of fiscal responsibility.
Cutting Medicare Is Not Brave
President Obama took a big step forward by representing these programs as the cornerstone of our society instead of numbers on a budget line.
Want a Fever with Your Flu?
Flu season marks not only a rise in temperatures but also a drop in rational thinking.