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The Populist Persuasion: Talking Action Through the Americanism Credo

Populism calls upon the disregarded masses to stand and fight for their worth by restoring the founders’ vision of our institutions.

Joe Manchin Must Stand Up for West Virginia

By AVA PEABODY

Joe Manchin is betraying his state and his country by continuing to bend to the desires of coal lobbyists in order to preserve his own power.

Baring It All: The Injustice of Female Birth Control

By ALYSSA MACALUSO

We need more transparency and research to make birth control safer, more predictable and more targeted to the issue it is meant to address.

Vaccine Patent Protections and the Hypocrisy of US Health Care

By AIDAN LANE

Moderate Democrats, including Biden, continue to legislate as if health care corporations work in the best interest of the American people.

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Karens and Congee: Asian Foods Do Not Need White People’s Input

By JESSICA YU

Thinking congee needs to be “gourmet” and adapted to a modern, Western audience is incredibly insensitive, if not flat-out delusional.

Your All-in-One Guide to Daily @afffirmations

By JESSICA YU

The meme page @afffirmations is an easy and free alternative to seeking help by giving you advice, and here is a guide to its prescriptions.

The Police Do Not Belong at Pride

By JESSICA YU

With the announcement that New York City Pride organizers have banned police officers from marching in uniform at the Pride parade, it is important to understand the violence the LGBTQ+ community has faced at the hands of police

Far From Mars, Musk Is Colonizing Vulnerable Communities

By STEVIE CORTEZ

Elon Musk has proposed a Starbase in Brownsville, Texas, that, rather than improving the local area, will harm residents and the environment.

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Don’t Count Women Out of Your Fan Spaces

By BRIANNA DOUCETTE

Women make up a large percentage of fan groups and have a large affect even though many disparage them for liking shows superfluously.

Doc Martens: A Pillock Boot

By TREVOR WOITSKY

Doc Martens are a staple in youth culture, but their manufacturing today is different from in the past, now with dubious business practices.

TikTok, Other Cultures Aren’t Your Vernacular

By JAKE ERACA

TikTok trends, often terms found in the cultures of marginalized people, trivialize the words' origins and allow others to profit off them.

Kill Your Idols: In Defense of the Modern Antihero

By MICHAEL LEIFER

The modern antihero trope requires a more careful evaluation and more meaningful representation of female characters.

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Fordham’s Overachievers Are Overwhelmed

By SYDNEY CHAMPAGNE

After a year and a half of online learning, students have been thrown back fully in-person and are struggling to keep up with it all.

Staff Diversity Report: Fall 2021

By KATRINA LAMBERT and GRACE GETMAN

In this report, you will find a transparent examination of the diversity of our staff — examined along lines of ethnicity, sexuality, financial need and other factors.

Commuters Deserve More at Fordham

By MYA ABDELWAHAB

Though Fordham's commuters have access to on campus services, many feel isolated from the community and are unable to go to social events.

Fordham’s First-Year Class Size Is Causing Problems

By BRIANNA DOUCETTE

With more students on campus than ever, the first-year class of over 1,000 is unsustainable for Fordham's future as a small school.

So You’ve Tested Positive for COVID-19 — Now What?

By ISABELLA SCIPIONI

Fully vaccinated students have tested positive for COVID-19. Fordham residents should be prepared for the university's quarantine procedures.

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