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“Let Them In”: Yale and New Haven Lead Fight for Refugee Rights Under Trump
Yale and New Haven prepare to protect refugees after Trump executive orders.
Answering the Call: Yale’s Tradition of Public Service Tested Under Trump
“The core theme is that people with great privilege—it’s the Spiderman theme—with great privilege and power comes great responsibility.”
In Her Corner: Connecticut Senators Back McMahon
McMahon’s confirmation shows both the limits of bipartisanship in today’s political climate and the way in which representatives of one state can work together across party lines.
“They were a Sisterhood”: Government Policies Target Transitional Housing in Connecticut
“We don’t want to fund programs just to fund programs. We want to fund programs that are effective.”
Play Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Remy Dhingra reviews the Yale undergraduate production.
Higher Education, Politicized: American Universities Respond to Trump’s Travel Ban
In emails sent to students, press releases, and letters sent to President Trump, universities across the nation condemned the ban with a singular voice.
A Union in Name Only
“As usual, Local 33 has put the ‘idea of a union’ above the very real lives a union is meant to improve.”
In Defense of Student Athletes
Student athletes do not detract from the academic strength of an institution like Yale. They model a unique approach to school life—a set of values—that we can all benefit from.