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In his Feb. 28 column, Zaid Jilani showed he lacks complete understanding of the political situations in the United States and around the world. First, consider Jilani's impeachment event. It appears Jilani does not fully understand what impeachment means. … 7 Comments
Jilani column draws strong criticismsZaid Jilani, In his Feb. 28 column, says, "Iran has never been an aggressor in its existence." How are we to define aggressor? During the Jimmy Carter White House vacation, Tehran students seized the American embassy in '79 until day one of President Reagan's administration. … 5 Comments
After two months of full-time unpaid intern work last summer, I finally reached the goal I had been working toward: the chance to ask former President Bill Clinton any question I wanted, face-to-face. And I blew it. Instead of the life-changing exchange I had imagined, I launched into a rambling, semi-coherent policy inquiry about something involving Venezuela, Russia and oil. … 0 Comments
Every silver lining has its cloudEarlier this week, the Student Government Association sent out its report with two very in-focus goals: 22-hour SLC and tax-free books. The Red & Black still loves these ideas but has just one concern: the SLC now will become the hangout for those who leave from the downtown party scene after 2 a. … 1 Comment