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Why ‘Safety’ Isn’t Worth Violation of Rights

Maggie Henry  —  Apr 18, 2012

Maggie Henry '14 explains the problems with the recent Supreme Court decision that paved the way for breaches of personal privacy that go above and beyond what is necessary to keep our jails safe. 

Rushgate: Not Just About 'Wrong Words'

Maggie Henry  —  Mar 7, 2012

Rush Limbaugh is being criticized for his language, antagonizing Sandra Fluke '03 for her stance on contraception. Yet the problem is not with the words, but with the sentiment they accurately describe. 

The Opportunity Cost: Just How Much Can We Afford in Syria

Maggie Henry  —  Feb 22, 2012

Maggie Henry '14 discusses the growing opposition movement in Syria, and to what extent outside powers should intervene.

Proposition Hate: Why Proposition 8 Was Overturned

Maggie Henry  —  Feb 8, 2012

Maggie Henry '14 argues that the overturning of Proposition 8 on Tuesday is a gift for opponents of the legislation, as it reduced the law to an argument about inequality.

Answering to a Higher Court

Maggie Henry  —  Jan 25, 2012

Maggie Henry '14 discusses a new Supreme Court ruling that exempts religious institutions from the usual anti-discrimination laws. 

Preserving Internet Neutrality

Maggie Henry  —  Nov 30, 2011

Maggie Henry '14 argues that the Internet is an open forum for information that should not be subject to unchecked Federal Communications Commision regulations.

Political Affairs

Maggie Henry  —  Nov 16, 2011

Maggie Henry '14 opines on the importance of keeping politicians' personal lives out of political arena. 

My Republican Ballot

Maggie Henry  —  Nov 2, 2011

Maggie Henry '14 casts her Democratic vote for the Republican primary. 

The Unwanted Citizens

Maggie Henry  —  Oct 19, 2011

Maggie Henry '14 warns against the precedent American officials set by executing U.S. citizens Anwar al-Awlaki and Samir Khan in Yemen on Sept. 30. 

@occupywallstreet: Do Better, Or Don't Do It

Maggie Henry  —  Oct 5, 2011

In light of the nascent Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City and around the nation, Maggie Henry '14 encourages our generation to work within the system to try to change it instead picketing for unrealistic political goals.

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