The Statesman

How conservatives can lead the fight for gun reform —and why they should

Andrew Infantino • March 3, 2019

The United States has disproportionately higher gun crime rates than virtually any other developed country. Legislative action is a crucial step in lowering those rates.

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Presidential Lecture Series: Professor Stephanie Kelton debunks the national debt

Lisseth Aguilar • October 17, 2018

Kelton described the debate over the national debt as a “bipartisan chorus,” since both parties in Washington agree that having such a high debt will produce dangerous economic consequences for future generations. Contrarily, she argues that deficits are necessary for economic growth.

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Don’t want to date with Facebook

Andrew Goldstein • May 2, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook is planning to offer an online dating service. Please don’t.

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I am concerned about DACA, not President Trump’s comments

Jhonatan Bonilla • January 28, 2018

I give very little weight to the words of a man who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

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New York’s 1st congressional district candidate talks tax reform

Luis Sanchez • December 3, 2017

During his visit, Gershon repeatedly stated that the bill is not a tax cut for the middle class. “If you want a middle class tax cut, let’s have a middle class tax cut. But don’t pretend that a corporate giveaway is a middle class tax cut,” he said.

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Letter to the Editor: Why the United States Would Lose — Yes, Lose — A War With North Korea

Michael A. Barnhart • November 8, 2017

There is something far faster, and ultimately far more lethal, than a nuclear-tipped missile. It is a bit of computer code designed to wreak instantaneous havoc with its target. It is cyber-warfare.

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We need to talk about DACA

Genie Ruzicka • September 10, 2017

My friendly neighborhood conversation made me realize that I didn’t know enough about what DACA does, who it affects and what could happen if no legislation is passed within the six-month window.

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We need to protect trans youth

Joseph Konig • February 26, 2017

Like the attempts to ban refugees and deport undocumented immigrants, this is about children. Children who are suffering already.

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Feeling down about the election? Down ballot races have got your back

Rebecca Liebson • October 12, 2016

If you feel that your voice is being stifled by the electoral college, voting down ballot gives you a chance to be heard.

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RIP the party of Lincoln

Nick Zararis • September 22, 2016

It’s really simple: Republicans have signed their own death warrant by not adapting to changing demographics or slowing down the trends themselves.

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Things that Donald Trump actually got right

Nick Zararis • February 18, 2016

For all his mindless theatrics, Trump has occasionally, and surprisingly, struck the nail right on the head.

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Ice cream overlords hiding the truth of global cooling

Skyler Gilbert • November 9, 2015

Folks, we are on the verge of perhaps the greatest environmental catastrophe of our lifetimes: Global cooling.

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