In February 2021, President Joe Biden’s administration officially rejoined the Paris Agreement, an international treaty on climate change, … [Read more...] about RIVERS: Invest in Equitable Solar Power
VIEWPOINT: Expand Inclusive Language
“Do you have a boyfriend?” The dental hygienist asked the question in jest as I sat in the chair awaiting my routine teeth cleaning. I … [Read more...] about VIEWPOINT: Expand Inclusive Language
RIVERS: Safeguard the Health of D.C.’s Waterways
Rising precipitation rates resulting from climate change have exacerbated a decades-old problem in Washington, D.C.: sewage runoff making … [Read more...] about RIVERS: Safeguard the Health of D.C.’s Waterways
RIVERS: Address Inequities in Water Insecurity
Almost 10% of the world’s population suffers from water insecurity, meaning 785 million people lack access to clean, potable water. In the … [Read more...] about RIVERS: Address Inequities in Water Insecurity
RIVERS: Redouble Environmental Justice Efforts
An estimated 91% of the world’s population is breathing polluted air daily, an astonishing statistic that is the consequence of global … [Read more...] about RIVERS: Redouble Environmental Justice Efforts
RIVERS: Combat Transphobic Ideology
Earlier this year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive that equated gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth with child … [Read more...] about RIVERS: Combat Transphobic Ideology
RIVERS: Confront Racial Bias in Prison Populations
The United States boasts the world’s largest prison population and high rates of wrongful convictions and recidivism, or the reoffense of … [Read more...] about RIVERS: Confront Racial Bias in Prison Populations
RIVERS: Reframe Gun Discussion
CW: This article contains references to gun violence. Please refer to the end of the article for on-campus resources. I remember sitting … [Read more...] about RIVERS: Reframe Gun Discussion
VIEWPOINT: Reject the Criminalization of Pregnancy
By now, the initial shock produced by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade has become a persistent disappointment for feminists as … [Read more...] about VIEWPOINT: Reject the Criminalization of Pregnancy
RIVERS: Protect Transgender Athletes
Lia Thomas, a swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania, made history as the first transgender swimmer to win a National Collegiate Athletic … [Read more...] about RIVERS: Protect Transgender Athletes
