Petition highlights need for required social justice courses at USF
The current Black Lives Matter protests have brought many injustices to the American public’s attention. Systemic racism, racism that is intertwined into societal institutions, has...
Trump’s presidency has made room for racism in America
As protests against racism and police brutality continue around the world, Americans are pointing to President Donald Trump’s blatant instances of bigotry as obvious contributions...
Racial injustice requires immediate, direct change to the law enforcement system
On May 25, George Floyd, a black man, was murdered on the side of a street in Minneapolis after being detained by police for purchasing...
Hotline, shelter calls haven’t risen, but pandemic can increase threat of domestic violence
The COVID-19 stay-at-home order has seen many unintended consequences, one of which is that victims of domestic violence are now stuck at home with abusers...
Pandemic restrictions set dangerous precedents
We currently find ourselves gradually coming out of a lockdown imposed by the federal government to help control the spread of the coronavirus. Without these...