Opinion

Anti-LGBTQ Laws Put Brunei Under Boycott

Brunei, a small country in Southeast Asia, is being boycotted worldwide following extreme anti-LGBTQ laws including punishments such as being stoned to death for being gay.

Line 5 Needs to be Decommissioned Sooner

On March 28, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order nullifying approved construction of a tunnel encased oil pipeline underneath the Straits of Mackinac. Once completed in seven to ten years, Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline would have been decommissioned.

GM Owes Communities for Closing Plants

Despite making over $8.1 billion in profit after taxes in 2018, General Motors is planning to close five plants in the United States, including the plant in Detroit-Hamtramck. The decision to cut costs was made to save the company $6 billion by 2020 and the company plans to open new plants in Mexico.

Holding Our Idols Accountable

 Through the power of social media, it seems more and more dirt can get dug up on celebrities, especially when it comes to a dark history of sexual assault. No matter how much they are loved and praised as artists, some secrets are inexcusable.  

University for Sale: Eastern Michigan University continues the dangerous path of privatization.

 In recent years, Eastern Michigan University has entered a public-private partnership with Chartwells for dining services and LAZ Parking for on-campus parking. Now, the University is considering the privatization of housing. What are the potential options for the University and impacts of privatization?  

Dramatic Gas Tax Increase Bad for Michigan

What Does Beto O’Rourke Bring to the Democratic Field?

After Beto O’Rourke inevitably announced his 2020 run for the presidency, critics in journalism, entertainment and politics questioned his merits to run, as both his resume and his announcement video leave something to be desired.  

Why LGBTQ+ Needs to be Taught in Schools

 New Jersey is now the second state in the country, after California, to pass a law requiring LGBTQ+ history to be taught in schools, and it has gotten a lot of mixed reactions. 

Victoria’s Secret is Out: It’s Time to Boycott

 Victoria’s Secret closed over 50 more stores following negative remarks about transgender and plus-size people, made by the company’s CEO Ed Razek late last year, and it’s time to ditch the company for good. 

Privileged White Hollywood Needs To Do Better: An Oscars Review

 The 91st Academy Awards took place on Feb. 24, and while there were some incredible wins for diversity, more work needs to be done to make the Oscars as inclusive as possible.  

Antithesis of Inclusivity: The Push Toward Changing the Climate of Greek Life

The primary aspect of Greek Life that remains inadequate is its atmosphere surrounding issues of race and sexual identity. While attempts have been made to address this issue, more needs to be done to enhance the initiatives already put in place. 

It’s Time To Embrace Medicare-for-all

The 2020 election cycle is already gearing up, and the future of healthcare is one of the most important issues to discuss. With the Democratic Party continuing its move to the left, what is the future of Medicare-for-all? 

P!nk’s Forward-Thinking Parenting Style

American popstar and activist P!nk said in a recent interview that she is raising her children in a label-less household to allow them to feel free to discover their own sexuality and gender expression, and it has sparked a discussion.

Jolly Green Nightmare

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced her proposal for the Green New Deal this past Thursday. The Green New Deal promises instant action on climate change and promises economic stability to all American citizens. There are some troubling aspects of the proposal, however.

Feminism Isn’t A Bad Word

Over the past few years, the feminist movement has been beaten down and given a negative connotation, but it’s only being misunderstood.  

The Green New Deal: Bring it on

In a bombshell 700-page report released last year, the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) gave a grim warning about the urgency of climate change. Luckily, some Democrats in Congress are taking action with the Green New Deal.

The Four Big Characters In Smash Ultimate

Here is a quick look at four characters in the latest installment of the hit game, “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” 

The 91st Annual Oscar Nominations

On Jan. 22, the 91st annual Academy Award nominations were announced. While there were some disappointments, there's a lot to unpack regarding the lineup of nominations.

The Breakdown Of Civil Communication

On the weekend of Jan. 18, several marches were held in Washington D.C. During these rallies, an incident involving students from Covington Catholic High School and Native American activist Nathan Phillips went viral and many were quick to jump to conclusions over the ten second video.

Stay Out Of Venezuela

On Jan. 23, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself as Venezuela’s acting President. Within minutes of the announcement, President Donald Trump recognized Guaidó as interim president.