Our country is supposed to be built on the idea that everyone is free to be whoever they want to be. In the earliest days of our nation’s founding, pilgrims fled to […]
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is threatening American freedom
‘They’ are putting our democracy at risk
Our democracy is at risk. It has been for some time now, but most people are just becoming aware of the existential threat facing the United States. The entire issue stems from […]
Pastries and politics
The SVSU College Democrats and College Republicans hosted “politics and pastries” Monday, Oct. 18. Abigail Sefcik, political science sophomore and the president of the College Republicans, said that the purpose of this […]
The draft is unconstitutional
The draft has been an essential part of the country since the beginning. It has been used in almost every war we’ve fought in. However, it forces people who don’t believe in […]
The draft reflects inequality
The US Selective Service System (SSS) requires all male persons between the ages of 18 and 25 to register for the draft. It was founded in 1917, one month after the United […]
9/11 reminds America of fragility of national unity
Our national anthem begins with a question. As Americans, it’s our duty to answer it. But not every American has the same answer or vision for our future. While most of our […]
Politics belong outside of the classroom
Over the past few years, political tension has slowly risen to its boiling point. The parties seem to constantly be at war, with both sides claiming they’re right. This tension has seeped […]
Birth control should be available over the counter
Currently, women in the United States need a prescription from a healthcare provider to access hormonal birth control. It may sound simple, but getting a prescription is one of the biggest barriers […]