Encourage ‘Mein Kampf’ publication for academia
Academic and other responsible presses around the globe are struck with the following dilemma regarding important anti-Semitic tracts.
Eliminate net neutrality to ensure success
The Federal Communications Commissions’ 3-2 vote approving “net neutrality”—in other words, a government takeover of the Internet—embodies everything that’s wrong with Washington, D.C. The 332-page plan, which was passed in House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s favorite way— before anyone had a chance to read it—paves the way for an Internet that is treated as a public utility.
Views on the News: Mein Kampf
A new issue of Adolf Hitler’s autobiographical manifesto, Mein Kampf, or “My Struggle,” is due to be released early next year.
EDITORIAL: Deepest sympathies to Cox's family
Last month, the Brandeis community lost one of its most dedicated workers and adored athletic administrators, Vanessa Cox.
EDITORIAL: Deny claims of free speech suppression
Over the course of the past two academic years, the University has seen a large number of media scandals, many of which have been classified under the guise of violations of academic freedom and freedom of speech.
Afford equal employment opportunities for ex-convicts
Employers must stop discriminating against people with criminal records. According to the National Employment Law Project, 70 million Americans have some sort of criminal record, which is one out of every four American adults.
Reevaluate minimum wage to prevent homelessness
Today, over 610,000 U.S. citizens are living without a roof over their head, according to a 2012 report by the U.S.
Prevent Tsarnaev death penalty to uphold moral values
Barely 24 hours after I had returned home from Brandeis Admitted Student’s Day, the Boston Marathon bombing happened.
Use Nemtsov assassination to reexamine Russian power
“I’m jealous, Viktor. You don’t answer to anyone. You have no real opposition, you know exactly how every election is going to turn out.” So says Frank Underwood to the fictionalized Russian president Viktor Petrov in the new third season of House of Cards, which premiered on Friday.
EDITORIAL: Applaud Sarkeesian invitation
Today, the University planned to welcome feminist video game critic Anita Sarkeesian to give the Martin Weiner Lecture in Computer Science at the Shapiro Campus Center.
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Views on the News: President Lawrence's departure
Last Friday, University President Frederick Lawrence announced his resignation.
Anti-vaccination movement ignores rational argument
Politics is rarely simple. Our world is confronted by a multitude of issues, a multitude of theories about how to solve them and a multitude of critiques of those same theories.
Utilize Student Union to address student concerns
Two recent events brought Brandeis to the Boston Globe’s headlines: our online free-speech fallout and our president’s resignation.
Recognize Armenian genocide in international community
In 1939, during the siege of Poland, Adolph Hitler gave a speech expressing his right to exterminate the Polish.
Promote school choice to improve American educational system
“Mistakes can be corrected by those who pay attention to facts, but dogmatism will not be corrected by those who are wedded to a vision.” This truth by the great economist Thomas Sowell applies to most of the problems we face in American society today but to none greater than the dire situation facing American education. One doesn’t need to look far to see the sorry state of our educational system.
Views on the News: Atlantic Coast drilling
The Obama Administration agreed to open up portions of the Atlantic coast to drilling for the first time last Tuesday while designating parts of oil-rich Alaska as off limits.
EDITORIAL: Reevaluate Lawrence presidency
University President Frederick Lawrence announced his plans to step down from his position in an email to the University on Friday, saying he would serve to the end of this academic year and then accept a senior research scholar position at Yale University. Lawrence wrote that he was “tremendously proud of the way Brandeis has grown and thrived” and cited both an all-time high endowment and an all-time high applicant pool as achievements during his presidency as well as the re-opened Rose Art Museum and “significant progress in balancing the University budget.” Lawrence’s departure represents a potentially major shift in the University’s identity as both his successes and his failings are indicative of broader issues in the University at present.
Promote trade between nations to lessen chances of conflict
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement is a campaign perpetrated by various non-governmental agencies against Israel supporting the Palestinian cause. Its basic argument is that economic barriers are needed against Israel in order to put pressure on the country to end its illegal occupation of Palestine and to protect and promote the rights of Palestinians. Those against BDS argue that this campaign is unfairly targeted at Israel, that the occupation of Palestine is not illegal and that the BDS movement harms Palestinians just as it harms Israelis.
Refuse Boston Olympics to prevent taxpayer fallout
On Jan. 8 the United States Olympic Committee chose the city of Boston as the American candidate to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Brandeis AAUP demands admin to cease business with Enterprise Rent-a-Car, primary provider of ICE’s vehicles
Brandeis community reflects on antisemitism and campus support
AFCON Tournament result controversially overturned
The Boston Red Sox still need improvement
FreePlay Theater’s “The Aliens”: An Immersive Look at Being Human