OPINION: The fight for reproductive freedom is not over
By Sophie ApplinAs the nation is at war with reproductive health after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we are left wondering: "what does this mean for me?" Read more
Opinions
OPINION: Vaccine skepticism needs to stop before more people die
As coronavirus cases surge, so does the spread of false information. Being informed and listening to top health officials is the best way to navigate out of the pandemic and keep people alive. Read more
TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the threat to reproductive rights
After Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the supreme court, the Opinion's desk shared thoughts and fears about the future of reproductive rights and what it means to them. Read more
OPINION: 'Defund the police' and the case for engaging in a national discourse
"Defund the Police" may be one of the most divisive slogans of our time, despite folks on both sides supporting what the term stands for. This brings the bigger issue of national discourse to the forefront of politics, reminding voters that if we refuse to discuss and explain ideas, we will never protect Black lives or move forward at all. Read more
OPINION: Political dialogue is essential to a functioning democracy
After what many describe as the most partisan-divided election in U.S. history, it is important to remember what bipartisanship achieves for healthy democracies. Read more
OPINION: Stop saying 'third wave,' we never got through the first one
As coronavirus case numbers surge higher than what top officials defined as a "worst-case" scenario back in March, we have to ask, why are we pretending that these are waves when the numbers never significantly lowered? Read more
OPINION: Keeping busy during a pandemic, safely
While there may not be a lot to do during a pandemic, Tucson has some beautiful sights to offer that will keep your spirit lifted and your heart grateful. Read more
OPINION: Stop telling me that I am 'lucky' for being a federal grant recipient
Some students have been denied financial aid (excluding loans) that they may forget what it means to qualify for the Pell grant and other low-income financial aid. Read more
OPINION: The election may be over, but the work is not
Half of the country (and much of the world) may have breathed a sigh of relief when most major news outlets agreed that Joe Biden had won and become the president-elect, but for many minorities suffering in the U.S., that was only the first step forward. Read more
OPINION: I’m sick of the repetitive garbage loop that is the U.S. news cycle
We are all feeling a little post-election fatigue, and it's important to remember that the U.S. is not the only country that exists. Here's a list of events that you missed while being wrapped up in the election. Read more
OPINION: Toxic election misinformation is damaging the election process
Both throughout and after the presidential election, social media platforms are fighting hard for their users to be able to know what is and isn't fact, especially when it's coming from the president of the United States. Read more
OPINION: The cost of being a student in America
College and university prices have risen exponentially, but students continue to attend, which means prices will keep rising. Read more
OPINION: Hunter Biden’s alleged sex tape: Who cares?
Just before the election, conservative news sources tried to taint Joe Biden's image with an alleged "sex tape" of his son Hunter, but it begs for the question- even if it were true, who cares? Read more
