Opinion

Marriage equality the smallest barrier for LGBT community

Alabama recently became 37th state to legalize gay marriage. While this is a huge step forward, gay rights are still facing major challenges.

By Alec Grafil | February 10, 2015

Government transparency, community awareness important in political sphere

Including the public in decisions that will impact their lives doesn’t just protect the concept of justice — it’s also common sense.

By Editorial Board | February 9, 2015

#FreeAdnan: convict investigated in podcast 'Serial' earns appeal

And then there's the Nisha call.

By Sydney Maki | February 9, 2015

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

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

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

Boos & Bravos: Feb. 5

Bravo to gender neutral pronouns but boo to silly Super Bowl tattoos.

By Editorial Board | February 5, 2015

Vaccinations a requisite in public health

Vaccinate your kids, vaccinate your wives. Ain’t nobody got time for measles.

By Editorial Board | February 4, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Editorial Cartoon by Kelcie Grega/The State Press

An open letter to Jimmy Fallon

Baby, come back; we can blame it all on you.

By Editorial Board | February 2, 2015

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

A breakup playlist to get over Jimmy Fallon

This weekend, Jimmy Fallon let a lot of ASU students down when he teased a photo of himself on the steps of the MU but left before meeting any students.

By Editorial Board | February 2, 2015

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