Columns

Affordable health care for all can be found by crossing state lines

Imagine insurers building multi-state plans around ones that share borders and similar demographics and economic characteristics. This creates larger risk pools that lessen volatility of health-care spending and administrative costs.

By Noah Smith | February 9, 2015

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Petition against Victoria's Secret is long overdue

It's about time we start demanding curvier models and larger lingerie sizes from Victoria's Secret.

By Allie Bice | February 8, 2015

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Top 5 Grammy grievances

Every year's Grammys are full of shade, snubs and surprises, but this year's nominees seems to be especially full of controversy.

By Emily Zentner | February 8, 2015

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A more perfect union: Why we need a same-sex rights amendment

The U.S. Constitution enshrines our most valued principles and laws. That’s why we need to add support for homosexual liberties to its contents.

By Jordan Brunner | February 4, 2015

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Thanks, Obama! We're out of the space jam

The endless cycle of underfunding by the government and weak returns from NASA is on track to end, if NASA can have a strong showing this year.

By Harrison Finzel | February 4, 2015

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Shake Shack worth IPO prices? Go with your gut

Shake Shack is among many of the "hot IPOs" we've heard about, whose stock prices almost double from opening to closing the first day they're traded. But are they good investments? Or does the "cool" factor and popularity of the company mask its actual worth?

By Kayla Chan | February 4, 2015

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Being anti-science shouldn't be a political stance

In the aftermath of the recent measles outbreak, political candidates have been labeled as either pro or anti-science. This decision sets our country on a very dangerous path away from science.

By Zach Josephson | February 4, 2015

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Congressman Tim Ryan's pursuit of power

It is easier to locate a spine on Capitol Hill than it is for women to find supportive and realistic alternatives to abortion.

By Joan Lebeau | February 4, 2015

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McCain shouldn't defend Kissinger

John McCain was wrong to stand up for Henry Kissinger in the face of protests.

By Harper Neidig | February 3, 2015

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Why Mitt quit

In quitting now, Mitt Romney has shown that he is keenly aware of the impact another run might have on his legacy and on himself.

By Connor Murphy | February 3, 2015

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President Obama should veto Keystone Pipeline XL

With Congress making quick progress on the Keystone XL pipeline, President Obama should stick to his guns and veto the pipeline.

By Alec Grafil | February 3, 2015

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Gerrymandering causes forefathers to turn over in their graves

The elimination of this outdated process will reduce the presence of extremes in the U.S. democratic system and move overall U.S. democracy in the right direction.

By Noah Smith | February 2, 2015

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Ladies, react and destroy the patriarchy

Nicknamed the “ Day of Dread ” and “ Abuse Bowl ,” Super Bowl Sunday has gained the reputation as an instigator of an outrageous spike in domestic abuse.

By Sydney Maki | February 2, 2015

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Emerging presidential contenders diminish hope for change

Although it's still early in the election cycle, things are looking good for the status quo and not so good for the rest of us.

By Valerie Moffat | February 1, 2015

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Let them eat cake: Hypocrisy and religious rights of businesses

The sexual orientation controversy creates a hypocritical attitude toward morality and civil rights

By Nicole Tyau | February 1, 2015

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Good riddance to #SB49

They say Arizona will soon be reaping the economic benefits of the Super Bowl, but in reality, all we will really have is the bragging rights of hosting a huge party.

By Desiree Pharias | February 1, 2015

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The big, fat Greek election

Tsipras's election will mark a radical economic and political departure for the austerity-torn country unlike any in recent memory.

By Harrison Finzel | January 29, 2015

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A 'new dive into the ocean' is more important than 'the new space race'

The ocean needs to be explored faster than it is damaged.

By Kayla Chan | January 29, 2015

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Obama and Saudi Arabia cozy up – but with different goals in mind

The U.S. has many “frenemies”: China, Pakistan, Egypt and Mexico. But the worst of them all is actually not even considered a “frenemy.” The name of this country? Saudi Arabia.

By Jordan Brunner | January 28, 2015

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Obamacare is working, give Obama some credit

Over the past year, Obamacare has been tremendously successful, and it's time Obama gets the credit that he deserves.

By Zach Josephson | January 28, 2015

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