America’s gun problem is spilling Blood across the Border
Iron and blood. That’s what the decade-long firearm conflict between the US and Mexico boils down to. Every thirty-one minutes, Mexican criminal groups use American-made guns to carry out criminal activities. The country’s homicide rate in 2020 hit an all-time high of 36,579 cases, or 29 deaths per 100,000 people. It would not be a […]
Go Away, NRA!
On January 15, the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) filed for Chapter Eleven bankruptcy, which usually signifies an intention to reorganize. The NRA wishes to reincorporate in Texas to evade litigation from local authorities, a move New York Attorney General Letitia James claims indicates the NRA’s failing financial strength. It is as if it […]
In Response to “On Guns and Liberty”
Last January, Max Willner-Giwerc, a student whom I feel lucky to count as a friend, published “On Guns and Liberty.” Willner-Giwerc’s broad argument against legal firearm ownership was well-founded, well-reasoned, and cited reputable sources. He argues that guns create a public sense of fear and deny victims of gun violence the freedom to live, while […]
On Guns and Liberty
“And I cannot see, why arms should be denied to any man who is not a slave, since the are the only true badges of liberty.” –Andrew Fletcher In my previous piece, I denounced the idea that gun ownership should be a right. Here, I discuss why firearms are antithetical to freedom. On Tyranny of […]
Youth Activism in the Age of Social Media
Social media is revolutionizing how youth-led activism gains momentum. Young adults, once in the shadow of their parents, possess a powerful voice, constantly active through mobile technology. The power of that voice was evident around the world, when four million young people—many under the age of twenty-five—protested across 150 countries in September to demand urgent […]
The Gruesome Reality of Gun Violence in America
A few weeks ago, a couple of my closest friends and I attended a concert at a small venue. We were blithely dancing, concerned only with the live music before us, when I was struck by a thought that inspired a moment of panic—what if someone were to open fire at the crowd? The room […]
Don’t Shoot NU
As a school and as a nation, we have fallen into a reactionary culture of fear. In light of the San Bernardino shooting, it is understandable that our community is afraid. Though fear is justified in a period of national mourning and tragedy, it is important to maintain objectivity when creating policies that will impact […]
Right to Life: 3 Dead, 9 Injured
A crazed intruder bearing a firearm enters a professional medical establishment one early Friday morning. While his purpose remains undeclared, he proceeds by terrorizing employees, frightening innocent bystanders, and killing as many patrons as possible. He storms the clinic’s entrance with a barrel gun in hand, opening fire on the establishment, its patients, and the […]