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Roe v. Wade’s defeat continues to wreak havoc months later

Anya Marquardt & Christine KelleyOpinionsAugust 10, 2022

#OPINION: Abortion rights in America are taking a nosedive. In the month since Roe v. Wade’s defeat, states have put abortion on the ballot. Eleven states bar even rape and incest victims from getting abortions.

Love, your public school: Defending success, for all cultures

Michelle ChenOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 28, 2021September 28, 2021

#OPINIONS: Public schools and universities should be embraced as equally rigorous institutions in ways that celebrate the academic value of skills departing from the capitalistic norm, and their acceptance of human potential from every background.

Growing fight against voting rights derives from historical disenfranchisement efforts

Benjamin JoffeOp-eds OpinionsApril 29, 2021

#OPINION Voter suppression is not a new practice in the United States. Members of the political and economic elite within the U.S. have sought to limit the political influence of workers, women and racial minorities since the founding of the country.

It’s time to up the pressure on Biden: a reflection on his first month as president

Benjamin JoffeOp-eds OpinionsMarch 4, 2021

#OPINION Jan. 20, 2021 was a momentous day for millions of Americans. It marked the last day for an administration that had done unprecedented harm to communities around the United States.

Joe Biden wins the presidency, but the fight is not over

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsNovember 11, 2020

#Opinion: Now, I have to be honest — I did not expect to write this article. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, if you would have asked me who I expected to win, I would have said Trump.

Playing slow and steady wins the final presidential debate for Biden

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsOctober 27, 2020

#OPINION It’s often said that time flies by when you’re having fun. Nothing has better proven this statement more than the 2020 Presidential Election, which has been miserable and never-ending.

Despite Harris’ strong showcase, the VP Debate ends in a near draw

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsOctober 10, 2020October 11, 2020

#OPINION: After the disaster that was the first presidential debate, the debate between vice presidential candidates followed the agreed debate format, and covered issues including COVID-19, racial justice and healthcare.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy deserves to be remembered

Anya MarquardtOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020

#OPINION Ruth Bader Ginsberg spent her entire life breaking gender norms and fighting for others. No matter how difficult the challenge ahead of her was, she continued to persevere.

Stony Brook professor tackles biracialism in Black History Month lecture

Matthew YanFaculty NewsFebruary 23, 2020February 23, 2020

Miletsky, who identifies as half-Jewish and half-black, hosted a lecture called “Interracialism: Biracials Learning About African American Culture” to tackle the storied history of what it means to be African American and biracial, Wednesday evening in the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library’s Central Reading Room.

Highlights from USG Town Hall

Emma Harris, Alek Lewis, Alexander Bakirdan & Brianne LeddaNewsNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

The Statesman livestreamed the event, which is currently posted on Facebook. Highlights from the conversation, edited for readability and clarity, are included below. A full transcript of the event is available here.