Heather L. Pickerell
Latest Articles
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Again: Opposing U.S. Military Recruitment at Harvard Law
As the Co-Presidents of Harvard Law School Lambda, the Law School’s BGLTQ student organization, we refuse to condone the government’s failure to validate the existence of transgender people.
Why You Should Care about the Hong Kong Protests
After a century of colonial rule, the people of Hong Kong deserve better than the farce proposed by Beijing.
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.
The Wrong Side of History
It is time for America to do the right thing and work toward establishing a state of Palestine, even if that means ignoring the more aggressive demands of Israel.
Racism Across the Pond
The growing support for the right wing in Europe is terrifying, and we must be wary of the future of multiculturalism in Europe: It does not seem that the surge in right-wing fanaticism is a short-term phenomenon.
Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy Harvard
College is meant to be the best time of our lives—so we should stop fussing, relax a little bit, and make it the best time of our lives.
The Utility of Race Jokes
We need a practical solution to racism, and race-based humor and embracing stereotypes is a great way to conquer racism.
Homeless in Harvard Square
It is easy to scoff at the excuses that some homeless use to wring some money out of you. However, there may be more to their claims than most of us give them credit for.
All of Us Are 'Hooligans'
I do not defend the actions of dictators and those who wish to infringe upon our rights, but I refuse to defend our general naivety about our own rights violations, which allows us to have an uninformed, condescending attitude towards the rest of the world.
Was This Part of the Plan?
In no way do I wish to diminish or detract from the horrifying incidents in Aurora, but the manner in which we fail to pay attention to key underlying problems in American society thanks to our obsession with sensational news stories is worrying.
