Acknowledge bipartisan agreement on Trump policies
It has been over three weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated as our nation’s 45th president, and he has largely kept up with some of his most radical campaign promises.
Assess impact of Iran-Syria alliance on US-Russia relations
Out of all the foreign actors involved in the Syrian civil war, Iran has the most at stake in assuring President Bashar al-Assad’s regime is not toppled by hostile rebel groups; consequently, it has remained the Syrian government's closest ally throughout the conflict.
Recognize importance of regulations in environmental protection
As the court battle over President Trump’s travel ban raged last week, Congress quietly began rolling back environmental regulations.
Oppose Trump’s recent executive action on immigration
On Friday, Jan. 27, exactly a week after taking office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order which threw the American immigration system into chaos.
Recognize tragedy of the destruction of architecture in war zones
The headline of a Jan.
Reject state control of Muslim women’s religious expression
From national security to women’s rights, many western politicians and members of the political right will use any excuse to justify their Islamophobia these days, and more often than not, Islamophobic actions are counterproductive to the values they supposedly uphold.
Evaluate the efficacy and morality of violent protest
Unless you have been living under a very enviable rock, you are doubtless aware that Donald Trump was inaugurated as president on Jan.
EDITORIAL: Assess proposed general education changes
The Task Force on General Education has proposed several changes to the current general education requirements for Brandeis undergraduates, according to a Jan.
Views on the News: Pig embryo
On Jan. 26, the scientific journal “Cell” published a paper describing human stem cells that were injected into a pig embryo.
Views on the News: Trump's wall
Fulfilling his long-promised war on illegal immigration, this Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to allow the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico, according to a Jan.
EDITORIAL: Make informed decisions in Student Union elections
In light of Student Union winter elections on Thursday, this board encourages Brandeis students to participate actively and vote for figures who will represent us well in a government of our peers.
EDITORIAL: Commend support of students affected by Trump plan
On Sunday, Jan. 29, the Brandeis community received an email from University President Ron Liebowitz, cosigned by eight other administrators, which directly addressed President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration signed on Friday.
Resist decline in American international and domestic affairs
Well, this was fun while it lasted. With the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States, among various other current events, things certainly look grim.
Analyze social media’s role in Donald Trump’s victory
In a Jan. 21 interview with Variety Magazine, comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler blamed the Kardashians for President Trump’s success.
Evaluate political climate parallels in America and Poland
Protesters fill the streets, demanding reform. Women call for the right to choose. Government officials criticize the press for its supposedly biased reporting on policies and government proceedings.
Continue to reduce the stigma surrounding eating disorders
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, around 30 million Americans will be diagnosed with a clinical eating disorder in their lifetimes.
Views on the News: Chelsea Manning
Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning will serve four more months in prison after President Obama commuted her 35-year sentence on Tuesday, according to a Jan.
On the Issues: Planned Parenthood
The Justice asked the president of Brandeis Democrats, Jacob Edelman ’18, and the president of Brandeis Conservatives, Mark Gimelstein ’17, about a variety of polarizing issues.
EDITORIAL: Appreciate Brandeis’ commitment to economic diversity
On Jan. 18, the New York Times published a piece charting data demonstrating where students from different economic backgrounds attend college.
Resist Trump’s attacks on American freedom of the press
In his most recent press-related tantrum, President Donald Trump called journalists “among the most dishonest human beings on earth” in response to their inauguration crowd estimates, according to a Jan.
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