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The sun shines over the U.S. Capitol Building on Nov. 1 in Washington, D.C.

OPINION: How I found my path, and how to find yours

By Max Sandefer · Sunday, Dec. 15,2019 5:55 p.m.

An internship has lead me to a moment of self-reflection.

OPINION: My war on Christmas music

By Kevin Chrisco · Sunday, Dec. 15,2019 5:07 p.m.

The good, the bad and the weird.

Presidential candidate and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks at a campaign event held at Trail Coffee Roasters in downtown Stockton. Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs formally endorsed Bloomberg at the event.

OPINION: Bloomberg's presidential campaign is proof that money buys influence in U.S. politics

By Jonah Hyatt · Sunday, Dec. 15,2019 4:23 p.m.

Billionaires like Michael Bloomberg spend millions attempting to buy legitimacy in democratic politics.

OPINION: The world is headed for climate crisis and nuclear destruction

By Bryce Greene · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 6:16 p.m.

Citizens must demand action against climate change and nuclear catastrophe.

Director Greta Gerwig attends the "Little Women" World Premiere at Museum of Modern Art on Dec. 7 in New York City.

OPINION: Awards shows do not represent women in film

By Emma Getz · Wednesday, Dec. 11,2019 5:34 p.m.

Films created by women are worth more than their award nominations.

OPINION: I will destroy Apple Music

By Kevin Chrisco · Sunday, Dec. 8,2019 5:27 p.m.

Spotify Wrapped makes me hate Apple Music.

Meghan Markle, left, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attend the first Royal Foundation Forum on Feb. 28, 2018, in London.

OPINION: The British royals are not your friends

By Emma Getz · Sunday, Dec. 8,2019 3:14 p.m.

The media tries to make the royal family seem cool and fun.

A sign that reads "vote here" is seen outside a polling place in Miami-Dade County in Florida.

OPINION: The U.S. Needs a National Direct Ballot Initiatives Law

By Jonah Hyatt · Thursday, Dec. 5,2019 7:39 p.m.

Americans should vote on the top political issues to fight voting corruption.

OPINION: Don’t be fooled, a public option is no single payer

By Jonah Hyatt · Thursday, Dec. 5,2019 7:39 p.m.

A public health care option is costly and would not achieve universal coverage.

Nearly one week after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, residents were still trying to get the basics of food, water, gas and money from banks. More than two years later, the island's infrastructure is at a breaking point.

OPINION: Empire no longer: the United States’ territories need full rights

By Kyle Linder · Tuesday, Dec. 3,2019 4:18 p.m.

The U.S. must relinquish its overseas territories or grant them statehood.

Singer Taylor Swift performs onstage Nov. 24 during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

OPINION: Here’s why you should care about Taylor Swift’s fight for musical liberation

By Hannah Dailey · Tuesday, Dec. 3,2019 4:07 p.m.

The singer’s fight for ownership is an artistic, political and feminist issue.

Eugene V. Debs is the socialist icon we need in 2020

By Emma Getz , Ian Nowlin , James Bassett and Tom Sweeney · Sunday, Dec. 1,2019 8:42 p.m.

Who should newfound socialists look to as a model in 2020? IDS columnists suggest a Hoosier.

OPINION: Nobody likes you when you’re 21

By Kevin Chrisco · Sunday, Dec. 1,2019 4:45 p.m.

Songs for never growing up.

OPINION: Pay Tipped Workers a Living Wage

By Jonah Hyatt · Sunday, Dec. 1,2019 1:42 p.m.

Relying on customers to pay workers’ wages allows businesses to exploit their workers.

Taylor Swift performs June 1 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

OPINION: Taylor Swift can take down private equity firms

By Emma Getz · Tuesday, Nov. 19,2019 7:20 p.m.

Swift's dilemma sheds light on a bigger issue with private acquisitions.

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks on Aug. 20 in Brasilia, Brazil.

OPINION: We should pay attention to the global revolution against neoliberalism

By Bryce Greene · Tuesday, Nov. 19,2019 7:17 p.m.

It is important to watch and understand global movements against neoliberal administrations.

When speaking with New York Times writer Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bill Gates refused to side with Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “If I had to pay $20 billion, it’s fine, but when you say I should pay $100 billion, then I’m starting to do a little math about what I have left over," he said.

OPINION: There needs to be a cap on wealth

By Jonah Hyatt · Monday, Nov. 18,2019 7:07 p.m.

Billionaires in the U.S. cannot exist when worker exploitation runs rampant.

Former mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg speaks to media July 29 in Nashua, New Hampshire. Bloomberg filed to be on the ballot for Alabama's Democratic presidential primary on Nov. 8.

OPINION: Stop letting billionaires run for president

By Max Sandefer · Monday, Nov. 18,2019 3:08 p.m.

Billionaires corrupt U.S. politics.

OPINION: IUDM is a symptom of a problem. Where is the cure?

By Tom Sweeney · Wednesday, Nov. 13,2019 4:52 p.m.

Despite its merits, IUDM represents a broken health care system and class divisions.

OPINION: I felt duped by Pete Buttigieg's campaign

By Max Sandefer · Tuesday, Nov. 12,2019 12 a.m.

Buttigieg's campaign has changed for the worse.

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