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Staying informed is important — but not always financially feasible

Staying informed is important — but not always financially feasible

by Aly Niehans
October 1, 2019
On vaccines, misinformation and public health

On vaccines, misinformation and public health

by Aly Niehans
September 10, 2019
Lack of visibility surrounding gender-neutral bathrooms on campus punctuated by lack of safe space for transgender, non-binary students

Lack of visibility surrounding gender-neutral bathrooms on campus punctuated by lack of safe space for transgender, non-binary students

by Aly Niehans
January 22, 2019
Trial run: 2018 midterm poses first real test of reinforced Wisconsin election security system

Trial run: 2018 midterm poses first real test of reinforced Wisconsin election security system

by Aly Niehans
October 30, 2018
After examining history of intolerance, UW grapples with creating more inclusive future

After examining history of intolerance, UW grapples with creating more inclusive future

by Aly Niehans
September 4, 2018
Conservatives' self-victimization on college campuses is getting old

Conservatives’ self-victimization on college campuses is getting old

by Aly Niehans
May 1, 2018
A eulogy for Paul Ryan's political career

A eulogy for Paul Ryan’s political career

by Aly Niehans
April 13, 2018
Crisis Pregnancy Centers destroy female bodily autonomy

Crisis Pregnancy Centers destroy female bodily autonomy

by Aly Niehans
March 22, 2018
Ryan's deferential relationship with Trump dangerous to America's political health

Ryan’s deferential relationship with Trump dangerous to America’s political health

by Aly Niehans
March 20, 2018
UW study proves children deserve better than current gun culture

UW study proves children deserve better than current gun culture

by Aly Niehans
March 16, 2018
Protest culture essential to roots of democracy, both home, abroad

Protest culture essential to roots of democracy, both home, abroad

by Aly Niehans
March 7, 2018
Listening session shows Trump's lack of concern for mass shooting survivors' wishes

Listening session shows Trump’s lack of concern for mass shooting survivors’ wishes

by Aly Niehans
February 23, 2018
Increase in white supremacy on campuses nationwide emblematic of social climate in America

Increase in white supremacy on campuses nationwide emblematic of social climate in America

by Aly Niehans
February 20, 2018
Public health officials have no right to perpetuate debunked medical theories

Public health officials have no right to perpetuate debunked medical theories

by Aly Niehans
February 16, 2018
GLAAD survey reveals bleak trend for LGBTQ+ community, erasure of Obama-era progress

GLAAD survey reveals bleak trend for LGBTQ+ community, erasure of Obama-era progress

by Aly Niehans
February 13, 2018
Illinois congressional race features unlikely candidate, a Nazi

Illinois congressional race features unlikely candidate, a Nazi

by Aly Niehans
February 9, 2018
UW professors' pay raise long overdue

UW professors’ pay raise long overdue

by Aly Niehans
February 6, 2018
Trump's first State of the Union address falls flat with false claims, lies

Trump’s first State of the Union address falls flat with false claims, lies

by Aly Niehans
February 1, 2018
MSU's mishandling of Nassar sexual assault shows institutional complacency, disregard for victims

MSU’s mishandling of Nassar sexual assault shows institutional complacency, disregard for victims

by Aly Niehans
January 25, 2018
DACA battle reveals dangerous implications of government without checks and balances

DACA battle reveals dangerous implications of government without checks and balances

by Aly Niehans
January 23, 2018
Proud Boys emblematic of rampant misogyny in America

Proud Boys emblematic of rampant misogyny in America

by Aly Niehans
December 12, 2017
GOP tax reform hits closer to home than students think

GOP tax reform hits closer to home than students think

by Aly Niehans
December 5, 2017
Voter ID laws discriminate based on race, socioeconomic status

Voter ID laws discriminate based on race, socioeconomic status

by Aly Niehans
November 28, 2017
Wisconsin Republican's response to indictments paint bleak future for Republican party, country

Wisconsin Republican’s response to indictments paint bleak future for Republican party, country

by Aly Niehans
November 14, 2017
A year into Trump's America and it's worse than expected

A year into Trump’s America and it’s worse than expected

by Aly Niehans
November 7, 2017
Zervos testimony deserves to be heard, regardless of Trump's power

Zervos testimony deserves to be heard, regardless of Trump’s power

by Aly Niehans
November 2, 2017
Funding research imperative to ending gun violence

Funding research imperative to ending gun violence

by Aly Niehans
November 2, 2017
Protesters join Lawton and other speakers debate abortion insurance coverage.

Prohibiting abortion training for UW medical students is absurd

by Aly Niehans
October 31, 2017
Game day culture divides student body

Game day culture divides student body

by Aly Niehans
October 24, 2017
Disparities in healthcare detrimental for American women

Disparities in healthcare detrimental for American women

by Aly Niehans
October 23, 2017
Sanctuary cities make America safer, greater

Sanctuary cities make America safer, greater

by Aly Niehans
October 16, 2017
The key to ending gun violence is simple — stricter gun control

The key to ending gun violence is simple — stricter gun control

by Aly Niehans
October 2, 2017
Overcharging for apartments in shambles an unfair burden on students

Overcharging for apartments in shambles an unfair burden on students

by Aly Niehans
September 26, 2017
Ivanka Trump is about as much of a feminist as her father

Ivanka Trump is about as much of a feminist as her father

by Aly Niehans
September 22, 2017
Is volunteering out of necessity really volunteering?

Is volunteering out of necessity really volunteering?

by Aly Niehans
September 20, 2017
'The Handmaid's Tale' Emmy win finally brings women's rights to forefront of pop culture

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Emmy win finally brings women’s rights to forefront of pop culture

by Aly Niehans
September 18, 2017
Men on dating apps need to take it down two — or ten — notches

Men on dating apps need to take it down two — or ten — notches

by Aly Niehans
September 12, 2017
It's time for Wisconsin elections to be democratic again

It’s time for Wisconsin elections to be democratic again

by Aly Niehans
September 7, 2017
First Wave shouldn't be forced to wave goodbye, even for a year

First Wave shouldn’t be forced to wave goodbye, even for a year

by Aly Niehans
September 5, 2017
Embracing diversity provides countless unique, priceless opportunities

Embracing diversity provides countless unique, priceless opportunities

by Aly Niehans
July 27, 2017
UW students deserve better than a travel ban

UW students deserve better than a travel ban

by Aly Niehans
July 27, 2017
Educating women must remain a priority of Trump's administration

Educating women must remain a priority of Trump’s administration

by Aly Niehans
May 2, 2017
Protestors, pick your battles: Forbes' speech not worth your breath

Protestors, pick your battles: Forbes’ speech not worth your breath

by Aly Niehans
April 25, 2017
Syrian airstrikes signal America's return as trigger happy, war loving country

Syrian airstrikes signal America’s return as trigger happy, war loving country

by Aly Niehans
April 18, 2017
New York stands as beacon of hope for debt-ridden college students nationwide

New York stands as beacon of hope for debt-ridden college students nationwide

by Aly Niehans
April 11, 2017
Americans should embrace gap years and the necessary break they provide for students

Americans should embrace gap years and the necessary break they provide for students

by Aly Niehans
April 4, 2017
Republicans fail to deliver on yet another promise: repealing Obamacare

Republicans fail to deliver on yet another promise: repealing Obamacare

by Aly Niehans
March 28, 2017
'Somebody else's babies' helped form this nation

‘Somebody else’s babies’ helped form this nation

by Aly Niehans
March 14, 2017
Mandatory paid maternity not a revolutionary idea, but necessary nevertheless

Mandatory paid maternity not a revolutionary idea, but necessary nevertheless

by Aly Niehans
March 7, 2017
Trump's latest move against the LGBTQ+ community is disappointing, but not shocking

Trump’s latest move against the LGBTQ+ community is disappointing, but not shocking

by Aly Niehans
February 23, 2017
Hey Trump, stop talking about the Electoral College and start condemning hate crimes

Hey Trump, stop talking about the Electoral College and start condemning hate crimes

by Aly Niehans
February 21, 2017
Roses are a girl's best friend or her worst nightmare on 'The Bachelor'

Roses are a girl’s best friend or her worst nightmare on ‘The Bachelor’

by Aly Niehans
February 14, 2017
Trump and his lies deserve their time in the news spotlight

Trump and his lies deserve their time in the news spotlight

by Aly Niehans
February 14, 2017
Where Trump's 100-day plan goes very, very wrong

Where Trump’s 100-day plan goes very, very wrong

by Aly Niehans
February 2, 2017
Women who bash the Women's March need to take a step back

Women who bash the Women’s March need to take a step back

by Aly Niehans
February 1, 2017
'Alternative facts' are nothing more than repackaged lies

‘Alternative facts’ are nothing more than repackaged lies

by Aly Niehans
January 24, 2017
Women fighting for their rights alone is not enough: Why the Women's March on Washington needs men

Women fighting for their rights alone is not enough: Why the Women’s March on Washington needs men

by Aly Niehans
January 19, 2017
Why 'The Problem of Whiteness' is an essential class at the University of Wisconsin

Why ‘The Problem of Whiteness’ is an essential class at the University of Wisconsin

by Aly Niehans
January 18, 2017
Who's worse for women than Trump? His running mate.

Who’s worse for women than Trump? His running mate.

by Aly Niehans
December 8, 2016
November 8, 2016 was a disgrace

November 8, 2016 was a disgrace

by Aly Niehans
November 10, 2016
Trump's lack of foreign policy knowledge is potentially deadly

Trump’s lack of foreign policy knowledge is potentially deadly

by Aly Niehans
October 18, 2016
Far from ignorant, millennials have shaped discourse in this election

Far from ignorant, millennials have shaped discourse in this election

by Aly Niehans
October 3, 2016

Don’t move on from Kaepernick’s protest, it was no ordinary celebrity stunt

by Aly Niehans
September 20, 2016
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