Rephrased: Retain Historical Records of Racism Rather Than Censoring Them

As an educator of undergraduate students, I have witnessed a significant shift in attitude towards language and historical accuracy. During a reading of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, a student hesitated to use the word “Negro” and replaced it with the offensive N-word. Subsequently, all the students followed suit, without any explanation, and …

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Treating Patients Who Have Fallen from the Border Wall

As the stretcher was wheeled into the room, my attention was drawn away from the patient chart by the sight of a burly man in the characteristic dark-green uniform of the U.S. Border Patrol. The patient, a young woman, shivered and struggled to maintain composure while a spinal collar immobilizing her neck suggested a possible …

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The Smoke Test Reveals New York City’s Failure

The belated and inadequate response to the wildfire smoke in New York City is a reminder of the need to be better prepared for such events. Despite warnings, the city failed to provide clear guidance or access to resources in a timely manner. Vulnerable New Yorkers were left to manage on their own while public …

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Possible rewrite: Alleged Stupidity: Trump Accused of Committing Unprecedented Crimes

The Justice Department’s indictment against former President Donald Trump and his personal valet, Walt Nauta, paints a particularly disturbing picture of Trump’s mishandling of classified material. The evidence presented in the 37-count indictment alleges that Trump not only failed to follow proper procedures in handling classified documents, but he also took great measures to hide …

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Despite Damning Indictment, Trump May Still Prevail.

Donald Trump’s blatant attack on the media is the strategy of an authoritarian leader who seeks to discredit and demean the press to control the narrative. He has extended this tactic to other institutions such as law enforcement and the election system. Now, the special counsel’s office has become his latest target as he faces …

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