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Opinion | Why Pittsburgh needs a rental registry — and why we’re still waiting on one

By Livia Daggett, Contributing Editor • October 7, 2024

If the concept of a rental license sounds unfamiliar, it’s because they don’t exist in most parts of the country. This is the consequence of viewing housing as an investment to be bought, sold, speculated on and rented out. The issue is that it’s not right to treat housing as pure business — and I mean that as a categorical statement, not a value judgment.

Opinion | The rotten seed of American individualism

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 7, 2024

We have for too long nurtured the rotten seed of American individualism, and its roots run far too deep and its fruit has grown too bitter. Far too many people seemed to have embraced a philosophy hell-bent on placing personal freedom above the welfare of others. Compassion and kindness have withered as a response.

Opinion | A gossip’s guide

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • October 6, 2024

I’m here to say that I love to gossip, and you should too.

Editorial | Melania Trump gets a choice on abortion, but her husband doesn’t want the same for Americans

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 6, 2024

If Donald Trump truly believes in freedom, if he holds the same values for the American public that he does for his wife’s memoir, he would not celebrate the death of Roe v. Wade. Reproductive healthcare represents the freedom to choose what to do, the freedom to have agency over one’s own body.

Opinion | The vice presidential debate: How did the running mates perform?

By Thomas Riley and Livia LaMarca • October 4, 2024

Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance faced off in the first and only vice presidential debate of 2024 on Tuesday night. For those that missed it or just don’t really care about Trump and Harris’s running mates, we’re here to give you the highlights of their performances.

Satire | Hinge hesitation and Bumble bumbles: Are they worth it?

By Alaina McCall, Senior Staff Columnist • October 3, 2024

Whether it’s Bumble, Hinge or nothing else — we’re talking dating apps here, not hooking up apps — I believe that there’s still hope for everyone to find the person they’re looking for. It just takes time.

Opinion | Taylor Swift has the right to endorse Kamala Harris

By Katelyn Jones, Staff Columnist • October 1, 2024

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Taylor Swift posted on her Instagram account publicly endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Since then, she has received large amounts of backlash and hate from the public and even from Harris’s opponent Donald Trump.

Opinion | The election is so not over

By Tessa Powers, Staff Columnist • October 1, 2024

To any outsider, it may look like Harris is the it girl going into this election. However, those who know the reality of the situation know that to win this election, Harris needs to do a lot more than win the support of pop stars and goad Trump to say that they’re eating pets over in Ohio.

Editorial | Hurricane Helene is a governmental failure

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 30, 2024

As climate change continues to accelerate, the frequency and intensity of hurricanes are rising at alarming rates. Just this year alone, communities all over the coasts have been battered, displaced and vulnerable.

Opinion | You can’t be friends with someone who has different politics

By Delaney Rauscher Adams, Senior Staff Columnist • September 30, 2024

While surrounding yourself with diverse perspectives is incredibly important, there are certain topics that reflect your values and morals. Generally speaking, and especially before an election like this one, politics are absolutely an indicator of your priorities and what you care about.