Beyond the bubble
At the beginning of my graduate school orientation at Stony Brook University, the first speaker opened with the words, "College is about learning.
David Fried
Articles
OP-ED: Amnestia para todos is the best solution for crisis
We graduates of Brandeis University will be going into life as part of a very privileged class. We have so many advantages that we tend to take for granted.
FRIED: BTV case exposes UJ as too complex
Last week I filed a Union Judiciary case against the amendment to increase Brandeis Television's funding because it seemed like if I didn't take it on, no one would.
FRIEDOM OF THE PRESS: Founded on progress: A case for liberalism
On a fairly regular basis, I find myself being asked to explain why, given my support for the war in Iraq, I am a liberal.
FRIEDOM OF THE PRESS: Democrats more responsible when it come to foreign policy
In his Oct. 26 op-ed "Democrats AWOL on foreign policy," Tobias Harris leveled a sweeping attack on the Democratic Party's view of foreign policy.
OP-ED: Who is at fault?
In discussing health care with some of my moderate to conservative friends (yes, these people really do exist at Brandeis), I noticed something interesting.
OP-ED: Despite all odds, Kerry's patriotism is under attack
With John Kerry now the certain Democratic nominee, the Republican attack machine has moved into high gear to vilify him.
OP-ED: Heterosexual civil unions better than gay marriage
With debate in this country raging over the issue of gay marriage, particularly focused on decisions being made in our own state of Massachusetts, I saw felt it fitting to analyze what this debate is really centered on.
OP-ED: The right war for the wrong reasons
With the advent of recent reports from our former weapons inspector David Kay, the question of our motives for going to war with Iraq is once again in the news.
Boston’s West End: The spirit of a neighborhood destroyed
Jewish students are not a monolith. Brandeis must stop treating us like one.
Doxxing has no place at Brandeis
A local Waltham organization works to uphold democracy
Paige Bueckers: A Special Talent