Forum
Eliminating the federal government’s greed for public defenders’ needs
The Bill of Rights guarantees the civil rights of the American people. It symbolizes individuals’ freedoms from higher institutions, particularly from the federal government. Each amendment in the Bill of Rights speaks of its own freedoms. For example, the Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures. However, this amendment has been challenged through the process of civil forfeiture. This process allows law enforcement officials to seize assets from those suspected of being involved in illegal activity without charging them with wrongdoing. Law enforcement officials must prove that there is probable cause before they seize an individual's property. The concern with civil forfeiture is that state actors will take advantage of the public by seizing property for their monetary benefit. Instead of feeding the wallets of greedy law enforcement officials, the money can be used to create a more equitable legal system by funding the Public Defender's Office.
Editorial: An informational guide to voting in the 2020 presidential election
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, questions about registration deadlines, mail-in voting requirements and other available forms of voting participation have become prevalent. With the number of COVID-19 cases rising, these concerns have been magnified as individuals around the country search for the safest way to participate in the voting process. This board would like to encourage all eligible individuals, particularly Brandeis students, to use available resources to facilitate their participation in this year’s presidential, state and local elections. Links to these resources can be found at the bottom of this article.
Views on the news: Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing
On Monday, Oct.12, the Senate Judiciary Committee began Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Judge Barrett, a textualist and originalist, prefers to interpret the exact words of a legal statute over the intent of the legislature. Throughout the hearing, Judge Barrett evaded answering questions on many topics, including how she would rule in cases involving the Affordable Care Act, Roe v. Wade and President Trump’s use of power. What do you think the purpose of Judge Barrett’s evasions are, especially on topics she has previously commented on elsewhere? Additionally, what do you think about Barrett’s use of originalism and textualism as legal ideologies?
Sports
Cheerleading may be coming soon as an Olympic sport
The International Olympic Committee voted to include cheerleading in the Olympics and it is projected to appear in the Olympics in the next few years.
The man behind the Lombardi Trophy
Presented to the Super Bowl Champion, the Lombardi Trophy is named after the late legendary football coach, Vincent “Vince” T. Lombardi.
Arts & Culture
“Youth”: the purpose of living and the meaning of death
“Youth” is a reminder that there will be a time when this all feels very far away. And for many of us, years of beauty and triumph lie ahead.
She made the lover’s choice: Film review of “Portrait of A Lady on Fire”
Sciamma challenges conventional feminism and lesbian love through sisterhood, female artisitc recreation and the genuine love accompanied with emancipation.
Cartoon of the week
Cartoon of the week by Megan Liao
Cheerleading may be coming soon as an Olympic sport
Police Log 10-20-20
Views on the news: Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing
Editorial: The Justice endorses former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. for President of the United States
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