Kamala Harris’ campaign does not fully show or evidence all of her policies. After Joe Biden dropped out of the election and Kamala Harris was certified as the Democratic nominee on the final day of the Democratic National Convention, democrats began the search for her platform and policies. However, until just recently, her stance on […]
Project 2025, also known as the Presidential Transition Project or the Mandate for Leadership, has been discussed in political commentary for the past few months. In short, the project is a 922-page conservative plan created by over 100 organizations such as Moms for Liberty, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, and the National Rifle Association. Under […]
Keith is more conservative than she may appear On Aug. 27, tens of thousands of Tulsans went out to vote for the next mayor of Tulsa with many hoping for a definitive result. This was not the case, however, as no candidate reached a majority. So, the election is now going into a runoff set […]
Providing a list of things to watch out for this year The first week of school can be exciting, especially for freshmen who are experiencing the first form of legitimate independence in their lives. However, for others such as juniors and seniors who have already spent a considerable amount of time learning both the good […]
A list of organizations catering towards A&S students Aside from the honors societies, such as Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science honor society, and Pi Alpha Theta, the History honor society, which are only open to juniors and seniors, the Arts and Sciences at TU has several clubs that new and returning students could get […]
Supporters of Palestine pressure the Biden administration to act. During the primary elections a few weeks ago, pro-Palestinians decided to vote uncommitted on the Democratic ballot, disaffiliating themselves with Biden as a form of protest against him and his policy on Gaza. This policy even became famous with Representative Rashid Tlaib, the only Palestinian in […]
Censorship is contributing to harmful stereotypes. On March 29, TedxUTulsa had its annual speaker event wherein people share their personal experiences or discuss topics that matter to them. I was supposed to speak this year about the effects of colonization and colonialism in the Middle East and North Africa. I planned to talk about the […]
The failure of diplomacy and the resultant human toll. After nearly half a year, the relentless bombing in Gaza continues. Israel maintains its story of wanting to bring Israelis held in Gaza to Israel while refusing any deal that would lead to this so long as it requires a permanent ceasefire. Israel’s refusal to accept […]
It is not a democracy at all. According to the United States Department of State, “Israel is a multiparty, parliamentary democracy” that “enact[s] a series of ‘Basic Laws’ that enumerate certain rights and freedoms.” Oftentimes, this settler colonial ethnostate that is designated by the United Nations as apartheid and is convicted by the International Court […]
His protest was for liberation, not the result of a mental health crisis. Aaron Bushnell, an active duty member of the US Air Force went to the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC and committed self-immolation, which is regarded as the most severe form of protest. He did this on Feb. 25 to voice his stance […]