Forum
It's time to end the filibuster
In the 2020 presidential election, more than 159 million people cast their ballots. After every ballot was counted and a special Senate election was held in Georgia, Joseph R. Biden was declared the 46th president of the United States and the Democractic Party retained control of the House of Representatives, and, following a runoff election in Georgia, gained control of the Senate. With a Democratic majority in Congress, constituents expected the Democratic Party to pass the sweeping legislation it had promised and voters had voted for. However, even with control of the executive and legislative branches, Democrats face an uphill battle in passing any of their promised legislation. A simple Senate procedural rule stands in the way of the result of the largest Democratic election ever held in the United States. The rule is called the filibuster, and it has a long history of subversion.
Financial transparency: enfranchisement in the 21st century
As we reach astronomical levels of inequality worldwide, navigate a pandemic and combat the rise of global authoritarianism, world institutions have repeatedly accepted our frightening historical trajectory. Oftentimes, these institutions even cause injustice, actively refusing to divest from violence and inequity as the status quo has provided exponential concentrations of wealth and resources. With dwindling support toward systems of policing, state violence and imperialism, many of these institutions have decided that they do not need the consent of the governed.
Why 'thoughts and prayers' aren’t enough
Our collective memory is plagued with places and dates — Columbine, April, 20, 1999; Sandy Hook, Dec.14, 2012; Orlando, Jun. 12, 2016; Parkland, Feb.14, 2018; Atlanta, Mar. 17, 2021; Boulder, Mar. 22, 2021 — the list goes on. Each mass shooting jerks our memories back to the previous killings and empty promises made by politicians — now is the time for change.
Sports
Getting ready for 2021 Major League Baseball season: adjustments related to the COVID-19 pandemic
For those Brandeisians who love baseball, here I present a summary of what to expect this upcoming Major League Baseball season.
Proposal for new All-Star Game format
Today, I’m want to present two new proposals for a format of the All-Star Game that would do a better job of representing the best talent in the NBA.
Judo world champion Sagi Muki advocates for unity between nations
Muki discussed his judo career and how the sport has helped him pave the way toward equality.
Arts & Culture
Student Art Spotlight
Illustration by Megan Liao.
'Elantris': A tale of magic, political intrigue and religious conflict
“Elantris” features worldbuilding and political-religious conflict and how cleverly the characters scheme to achieve their end goals.
'Seaspiracy': reviewing the world’s fishing industry
Panel discusses long-awaited end to the COVID-19 pandemic
Financial transparency: enfranchisement in the 21st century
Corporations are speaking out against anti-voting laws. Why should we listen?
Speakers discuss the pandemic's impact in Ghana