Perhaps more than any other political issue, abortion naturally produces extreme moralistic reactions. This is to be expected. To someone who is pro-life, abortion is an assault on human life. To someone who is pro-choice, attempting to restrict abortion is an assault on human autonomy. It is an issue with massive moral implications and virtually … Read more
As Harvard resumes the initiative to move the College’s science complexes across the Charles River to Allston, much tension remains. The plan, first proposed under the administration of former President Larry Summers and modified slightly under President Drew Faust, is part of a broader effort to update and modernize Harvard to reflect the growing importance … Read more
The Lady has done it again. With the August 2013 release of her single, “Applause,” Lady Gaga addressed what many celebrities imply but fail to explicitly convey: that behind the façade of celeb immortality lies a fragile dependence upon audience reception. Gaga described such a phenomenon on her Twitter feed “’Applause’ is a very meaningful song to me, … Read more
Harvard University President Drew Faust released a letter stating her and the Harvard Management Company’s opposition to divestment from the fossil fuel industry. Although this is not the first time she, the administration, or the HMC have expressed doubts about divestment, this letter stands apart for its fuzzy logic and dubious intentions. To her credit, … Read more
Today, Americans woke up to a federal government that has, for all intents and purposes, ceased to serve its function. The shutdown, which will furlough about one million federal employees, is the first of its kind in nearly two decades. Beyond the furloughs, programs like the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, national … Read more
NoHomophobes.com is a Web site that aggregates some of the most common homophobic phrases used on Twitter. The website allows viewers to see live statistics on the use of phrases like “no homo” and “so gay” as well as harsher slurs used against gays and lesbians. Another section of the page displays the offensive tweets as … Read more