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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Opinion | Honor RBG’s wishes — No confirmation until inauguration

By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist • September 20, 2020
We cannot let Republicans fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat before the American people have a say in the 2020 election.
Opinion | The importance of being compliment conscious

Opinion | The importance of being compliment conscious

By Nina Santucci, Staff Columnist • September 20, 2020
It shouldn’t have to be said that no one has a right to comment on others’ appearance, weight, size or anything physical they cannot — or prefer not to — change.
Opinion | The U.S. has a problem — the voters don’t care. Let’s fix that.

Opinion | The U.S. has a problem — the voters don’t care. Let’s fix that.

By Ethan Tessler, Staff Columnist • September 15, 2020
Though there are many reasons why Americans don’t vote, there are ways to eliminate this problem and create a culture of better informed voters.
Opinion | Debunking the green energy illusion

Opinion | Debunking the green energy illusion

By Dalia Maeroff, Staff Columnist • September 15, 2020
Is our green energy really green? Are the people backing it really just trying to combat climate cha
Opinion | I am once again asking you to make a voting plan

Opinion | I am once again asking you to make a voting plan

By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist • September 13, 2020
There is too much at stake in this election for us to not do everything in our power to cast our ballots.
A man raises a "Je Suis Charlie" — translation: “I am Charlie” — sign during a rally in support of Charlie Hebdo on Jan. 7, 2015, in Marseille, France.

Opinion | Charlie Hebdo should remind us the value of free speech

By Aidan Segal, Staff Columnist • September 9, 2020
For Americans, the attack on Charlie Hebdo should serve as a reminder of the importance of the First Amendment in a time where it is being heavily scrutinized.
Opinion | The pandemic is stealing our time, let’s get it back

Opinion | The pandemic is stealing our time, let’s get it back

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • September 8, 2020
In order to take back our months, weeks, days and hours, we can commit to making simple, yet impactful changes that make our time cherishable.
Students gather on the lawn outside of the Frick Fine Arts building.

Opinion | COVID-19 provides a much-needed push outdoors for Americans

By Dalia Maeroff, Staff Columnist • September 8, 2020
By getting outside, the younger generation is contributing to what soon will be a healthier and happier society.
Opinion | The 2020 election is a test that swing voters can’t afford to fail

Opinion | The 2020 election is a test that swing voters can’t afford to fail

By Alison Sivitz, Staff Columnist • September 6, 2020
Young swing voters will play a vital role in determining the outcome of the presidential election, and we can’t afford to selfishly fumble that responsibility.
United States President Donald Trump holds a news briefing at the White House on Aug. 4 in Washington, D.C.

Opinion | The Republicans need a long-term plan

By Michael Clifford, Staff Columnist • September 3, 2020
The Republican Party needs a vision for their party’s direction after the Trump presidency ends.
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