Evaluate alternatives to raising the minimum wage
Though a boost in the minimum wage may be popular, the Earned Income Tax Credit for low- and middle-income workers is a superior alternative.
Encourage grassroots outreach to voters from minority groups
Throughout the last 50 years, the U.S. has experienced a dramatic racial and demographic transition that has resulted in a much more diverse racial and cultural makeup.
Criticize David Myers' evaluation of the Israel-Palestine conflict
On Sept. 20, the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University brought a Board Director of the New Israel Fund, Prof.
Condemn the GOP’s disregard for women in light of Trump sexual misconduct
During this election cycle, the Grand Old Party has irrevocably revealed itself as an institution that prioritizes men above women.
Sustain the classical music industry through outreach programs
In the last century, music has changed; we have seen the birth of jazz, rock, hip hop, modern and contemporary classical music, to name just a few.
Criticize strict dress codes’ effects on young women
"I've been told I'm not supposed to say this – however, women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized," Toronto police officer Michael Sanguinetti said when addressing a group of law school students on personal safety, according to a May 8, 2011 BBC article.
Views on the News: Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Inc.
Although Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Inc. have donated millions of dollars to 96 health organizations, they have also spent millions opposing legislation designed to reduce Americans' soda intake, a study published last Monday by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found.
EDITORIAL: Commend the Waltham Group’s 50 years of service
Last week, the University celebrated the Waltham Group’s 50th anniversary with a well-deserved gala for the organization’s affiliates.
Views on the News: 2016 election
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in a debate for the first time last week, and their respective running mates, Gov.
Vote for Hillary Clinton in the presidential election
The Case for Clinton As Nov. 8 approaches, this board would like to endorse Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton for president, due to both her significant merit as a politician and the potential dangers of the other candidates.
Evaluate replacement options for fee-for-service reimbursement
Medicare in the United States is a national social insurance program administered by the U.S. Federal Government.
Encourage transition to renewable energy sources
The Paris Agreement on climate change takes effect next month, and environmentalists hope this treaty will be the one that sticks.
Criticize police’s unjust treatment of Bangladesh attack survivor
The first of July 2016 was a dark night in Bangladesh’s history. In a summer filled with terror attacks, this particular attack acted as a wake up-call for the residents of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
Recognize value of smugglers’ actions in the refugee crisis
On Friday, Oct. 7, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos for his efforts to end a half-century-long civil war.
EDITORIAL: Prioritize faculty budget and tuition control
On Thursday, Sept. 22, President Ron Liebowitz, along with Provost Lisa Lynch and Executive Vice President Stew Uretsky, held an open meeting — the first of three — in which they discussed the discoveries of an outside consultant, Dr. Kermit Daniel of New York consulting firm Incandescent, on the financial health of the University.
Views on the News: Gandhi
At the University of Ghana this month, activists have called for the removal of a recently installed statue of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Urge Apple to develop technology to reduce cellphone use while driving
As smartphone popularity has increased, so have instances of and casualties from distracted driving; in 2015, distraction-affected fatalities rose by 8.8 percent from the previous year, according to an August 2016 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. This increase was the highest percent change of all measured fatalities in the report — even exceeding the 7.2 percent increase of total fatalities, which, itself, was the highest in five decades.
Demonstrate commitment to ending the conflict in Syria
The Syrian civil war is the most prominent humanitarian crisis of the year. Yet this fact alone will never mobilize the West to resolve the crisis, and neither will the incentive of increasing refugee flows, the threat of radicalization — which often pairs with destabilization of certain regions — or the marring of Western global conscience.
Reject art’s and society’s disproportionate focus on the West
Museums are the pivot of a city; by attracting tourists and locals to their fine collections of art — ranging from Renaissance Europe to Medieval Asian art — they allow us a peek into the rich cultures of the East and the West.
Support efforts of first responders in the Syrian conflict
Since 2011, the world has seen the brutality Syrian president Bashar al-Assad is capable of — a capacity for destruction unparalleled even by his father, Hafez Al-Assad.
The Boston Red Sox still need improvement
Brandeis community reflects on antisemitism and campus support
AFCON Tournament result controversially overturned
Brandeis AAUP demands admin to cease business with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, primary provider of ICE’s vehicles
Road to the Oscars: “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another”