Many conservative economists try to shift the blame of the tepid economic growth onto the regulatory and tax policies of the Obama era. However, these regulatory policies were necessary following the reckless […]
“Tax Reform Now”
Since the Great Recession ended in 2009, the U.S. has been locked in the worst economic recovery in our history. GDP growth rates over the eight-year Obama era have been just over […]
Against the Tolerance Paradox
In light of recent events such as the Charlottesville protests, the now 72-year-old tolerance paradox is once again relevant. The concept of the tolerance paradox is that, should a tolerant society tolerate […]
“Go East, Young American!”
It may come as a surprise, but I actually love flying. I love everything about it. I love the bureaucratic hassle of security and the sterility of airports. Above all, however, I […]
Stop Laughing at the Clown
I don’t know if I’m the only person who feels this, but I’m a little bit exhausted of hearing about Donald Trump. It’s not even so much that I’m tired of Trump […]
Letter From the Opinion Editor
Welcome back, Wheatonites! I hope that everyone enjoyed their summer vacation and is ready to start the 2017-2018 academic year with renewed energy. As the current opinions editor, I would like to […]
Identity Politics created Charlottesville
One of the largest displays of white supremacy and general bigotry in the 21st century was exhibited in Charlottesville, Virginia, six weeks ago. Members of various white supremacist groups under the umbrella […]
Disinformation Campaigns and the Internet: Who to Trust?
In recent years, American journalists have increasingly publicized Russian efforts to influence public opinion online through targeted disinformation campaigns and hacking attempts. However, these kinds of state-sanctioned programs are not new, nor […]
Dear Betsy DeVos: I was liberal before I was a college student
Looking back at my time in high school, one student in a sea of over 2,000, I can say with confidence that it was nothing like college. The whole point of high […]
We all are products of immigration, and we aren’t illegal
“America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!” Since the dawn of time, migration has been a part of humanity; we […]