Justin Chassin, Author at The Statesman

Why the battle to protect artists starts with us

Justin ChassinOp-eds OpinionsJanuary 19, 2022

Too often, record labels abuse their authority over artists’ master recordings to maximize profit at the detriment of artists who create original material. It is critical that we raise awareness of these issues in order to prevent mistreatment.

Billionaires and charitable organizations must work together to end world hunger

Justin ChassinOp-eds OpinionsNovember 7, 2021

#OPINION The World Food Programme (WFP) needs continued funding from billionaire investors such as Elon Musk. However, as the cost of addressing world hunger increases, the WFP must do a better job of communicating specific spending plans to convince donors.

The mental health impacts of the pandemic must be acknowledged by SBU faculty

Justin ChassinOp-eds OpinionsOctober 24, 2021October 24, 2021

#OPINION: As we embark on the second half of our first in-person semester in a long time, I still feel like we’re in recovery from the pandemic. The past few semesters have been a challenge.

How climate change is being reimagined in fiction

Justin Chassin2021 Earth Day 2021 Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesApril 24, 2021

#OPINION Although it may come as a surprise to some, our generation is being impacted as we speak. A child born today faces health risks to their immune systems from environmental pollutants, along with long-term damage from heightened temperatures and air pollution.

Candace Owens’s tweet encourages toxic masculinity and outdated gender stereotypes

Justin ChassinOp-eds OpinionsMarch 9, 2021

#OPINION: “Bring back manly men,” tweeted conservative author, Candace Owens, on Nov. 14. When first reading this tweet, my eyes transfixed on the words “manly man.”

What it really means to be an ally

Justin ChassinBlack History Month 2021 Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesFebruary 13, 2021February 19, 2021

When we break it down, productive allyship is a continuous process of three qualities: perspective, learning and action.