Tag: rights
Apr. 7, 2023
Does free speech really exist on social media?
On March 23, 2023, TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress about possible Chinese sway over the social media platform and the damage its production…
Feb. 24, 2017
Provost discusses protections for foreign students
Drexel University President John A. Fry put out a statement expressing support for students and faculty affected by the now-defunct travel ban. But what…
May. 20, 2016
What feminism really means
About a week ago, I read an article in The Odyssey titled “I’m a Female and I’m So Over Feminists.” Essentially, the piece was written…
Jun. 6, 2014
Edward Snowden, patriot
The “debate” over Edward Snowden, framed by those who denounce him and the media sycophants who follow them, is epitomized by the question of whether…
Apr. 11, 2014
Porn industry needs regulation
On Feb. 14, a Duke University freshman under the pseudonym “Lauren” came forward to the Duke Chronicle, the student newspaper, as a porn star who…
Apr. 10, 2014
The long shadow of Mumia Abu-Jamal
It’s been nearly 32 years since a 28-year-old taxicab driver was convicted of the murder of a Philadelphia police officer and sentenced to death. It…
Feb. 26, 2014
Freedom of religion or freedom of discrimination?
Recently, the Kansas Legislature failed to pass a law that, in sponsors’ eyes, would have guaranteed private citizens freedom to practice their religion as they…
Feb. 21, 2014
Discrimination in choosing actors is unjustified
It is a fact that theater companies use peoples’ appearances in casting. A person may or may not get a role or job due to…
Feb. 19, 2014
To kill or not to kill?
When Barack Obama announced in his State of the Union address that he would pursue his political agenda through executive order where he could not…
Feb. 14, 2014
NSA violating privacy
Nearly 250,000 Americans contacted their congresspeople Feb. 11 about ending the mass surveillance programs run by the National Security Agency, according to the Electronic Frontier…