A few weeks ago, fellow writer Matt Winesett penned an op-ed arguing in favor of merit as being the sole determinant of Lawn room selections.
By citing only data where minority students are found to be underperforming, Wong effectively — intentionally or unintentionally — aggrandizes the issue of mismatch.
Reasons for overrepresentation of wealthy students are not personal traits, but a well-documented system of privilege
We often criticize the things and persons we love because we want some aspect of them to improve
It demonstrates historical ignorance and has been weaponized to push colorblind ideology at the expense of racial minorities
Republicans and Democrats miss the point by focusing most of their health policy debates on access to health coverage alone
White privilege should not be confused with class privilege
The reasons for the incredible wealth gap between white and black Americans have historical and structural origins.
If we continue to scapegoat mental illness as the explanation for abhorrent ideas and behavior, then we will never resolve the issues of mass shootings or mass violence.
You may disagree with banning culturally appropriative costumes, but you should not consider reactions against cultural appropriation to be absurd.
