On the Basis of Sex: the Legal Fight for Equality
Maia Berthier, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Release Date: December 25, 2018 Director: Miriam Leder Starring: Felicity Jones (Ruth Badger Ginsburg), Armie Hammer (Martin D. Ginsburg), Cailee Spaeny (Jane Ginsburg), Kathy Bates (Dorothy Kenyon), Justin Theroux (Mel Wulf) MPAA Rating: PG-13 Our Rating: A++++ “On the Basis of Sex” is the story o...
Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation: The Final Decision of the Supreme Court
Melanie Estrada, Staff Witer
October 11, 2018
After a long and tumultuous confirmation process, Congress voted Brett Kavanaugh onto the Supreme Court on Oct. 6. As President Donald Trump's pick, his conservative views will shift the ideology of the highest court in the nation for decades to come. The Republican majority in the Senate aided in...
The Senate Goes Nuclear
Thomas Harley, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
Neil Gorsuch was nominated to the Supreme Court by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, a decision heralded by conservatives everywhere (even those vehemently against Trump), and widely criticized and condemned by most liberals. A common sobriquet for him has been "Scalia 2.0", referring...
Recap: April 4 – 10
Sophie Feinberg, Editor
April 10, 2016
International Affairs Greece Starts Deporting Migrants to Turkey as E.U. Deal Takes Effect "They had braved risks and hardships to get to Greece, having crossed the narrow strait from Turkey in flimsy rafts like nearly a million others last year — with hundreds dying along the way. But on Mo...
Recap: March 14 – 20
Sophie Feinberg, Editor
March 20, 2016
International Affairs Brazil protesters call for President Rousseff to resign "Huge crowds have taken to the streets across Brazil calling for President Dilma Rousseff to resign. Opponents blame Ms Rousseff for a severe recession and a corruption scandal also engulfing her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da...
Recap: February 22 – 28
Sophie Feinberg, Editor
February 28, 2016
International Affairs 129 Killed in Syrian Bombings — as Kerry Announces 'Provisional' Truce "A bloody spasm of violence was reported to have killed almost 130 people Sunday in Syria as the United States announced that it and Russia had reached a "provisional agreement" on a cease-fire in the civil...
Recap: January 18 – 24
Sophie Feinberg, Editor
January 24, 2016
International Affairs French President declares economic emergency "French President Francois Hollande pledged Monday to redefine France's business model and declared what he called "a state of economic and social emergency," unveiling a 2 billion euro ($2.2 billion) plan to revive hiring and...
Recap: January 11 – 17
Sophie Feinberg, Editor
January 17, 2016
International Affairs Madaya Syria: Aid convoy reaches besieged town "An aid convoy has reached the besieged rebel-held Syrian town of Madaya, bringing vital food and medicines. Distribution will continue through the night to 40,000 people who have been trapped for six months by a government blockade and ...
Recap: December 7 – 13
Sophie Feinberg, Editor
December 13, 2015
International Affairs Venezuela elections: socialists dealt a blow as opposition wins landslide "Venezuela’s opposition has won an overwhelming victory in parliamentary elections in the oil-rich nation, which is mired in economic turmoil and violent crime. Candidates for the centre-right...
Recap: November 9 – 15
Sophie Feinberg, Editor
November 15, 2015
International Affairs Myanmar election: Suu Kyi's NLD wins landslide victory "Myanmar's opposition National League for Democracy [NLD] has won a landslide election victory, officials say. With more than 80% of contested seats now declared, Aung San Suu Kyi's party has more than the two-thirds it need...
“Love Is Love”: Same Sex Marriage Is a Right
Catherine Healy, Business Manager
June 27, 2015
Closely divided at 5-4, on June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage throughout the nation, including its territories. Various opinions are held about the court's ruling, but the majority opinion is in support of the legalization. The United States is the 21st country to legalize...
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