By Navyaa Jain ‘23, Commentary Writer On June 23, 2016, the process of Brexit began. Brexit, short for “British Exit,” refers to when the United Kingdom voted to remove itself from the European Union, an association it had been part of since 1973. While the process continued to be discussed, it became clear that Brexit…

By Oliver Adelson ’21, Commentary Writer Since the advent of the 2020 Democratic Primaries, few issues have divided the party as much as healthcare reform. The more progressive candidates have proposed sweeping reforms through single-payer healthcare, while more moderate candidates have proposed gradual change through the introduction of a public option. And some candidates, such…

By Julia Schwed ’21, Commentary Editor President Trump’s former National Security Advisor, John Bolton, wants us all to know that he has a lot to say about the Ukraine scandal. But only if he gets paid for it.  Trump’s infamous phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky took place on July 25, 2019. During the…

By Josh Virany ’22, Commentary Writer Is our right to vote in 2020 or thereafter in jeopardy or facing unnerving challenges? Voting is one of the most fundamental constitutional rights afforded to American citizens. The equal participation of all American citizens in the electoral process is critical to protecting constitutional freedoms, protecting the vulnerable and…

By Julia Schwed ‘21 and Sophia Ludtke ‘20, Commentary Editors  1.) Impeachment In 2019, Donald Trump became the third president ever to be impeached, joining President Bill Clinton and President Andrew Johnson in the infamous club. While no date has been set, 2020 will likely begin with a trial in the Senate.  The Ukraine scandal…

By Jackson Powers ‘20, Staff Writer Are we going to war? Despite the catchy title, honestly, who knows? Are we officially going to war? I doubt it. The U.S has not officially been at war since the days of WW2. We do not declare war anymore. Will we see increased aggression from Iran, putting ourselves…

By Navyaa Jain ‘23, Commentary Writer The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010. Since then, it has sparked numerous debates on its “unconventional” approach to providing health insurance. Previously, the act made it mandatory to have health insurance, penalizing…

By Julia Schwed ‘21, Commentary Editor President Trump has made inflammatory language his trademark since the debut of his presidential campaign in June 2015. He has repeatedly attacked immigrants, minorities, and media outlets. He also has encouraged violence against those who do not agree with him. Many Trump supporters have attempted to diminish the importance…

By Navyaa Jain ‘23, Commentary Writer  On May 15, 2019, the Republican-led legislature of Alabama passed the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, which makes it a Class A felony for a doctor to perform an abortion at any stage in a pregnancy. The only exceptions are instances where the pregnancy could cause death or serious…

By Dina Drogin ‘23, Commentary Writer “I am fifteen years old and it’s very scary to look at the world and say ‘I’m only fifteen.’ We can actively change things right now. Make it loud, make it proud, and fight,” said Molly Breckman, a freshman at Newark Academy and a speaker at the recent Morristown…