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Why can’t we all be feminists?

I am a feminist, a strong one. Why is this a problem? Why do women cringe away from feminism? There is absolutely no argument that stands scrutiny when considering feminism at the most theoretical level. Feminism does not justify promiscuity, nor does

December 18, 2014

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Swarthmore and The Bank of England

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. With its

December 9, 2014

Opinion

Why does Swarthmore bet against ecological necessity?

Swarthmore’s largest financial consultant, Cambridge Associates, recently announced that it will actively assist institutional investors in implementing fossil fuel divestment. For years, the Board of Managers has argued that it cannot divest because our existing fund managers do not offer fossil-free options.

December 4, 2014

Opinion

Divestment would prove Quaker tradition alive and well

To the Editor, My wife, Gail Grossman ’65, and I have three granddaughters who will, with any luck, live to 2075 or later. We fear what the world they will inherit from our generation will be like. We are doing what we

December 4, 2014

Opinion

Are we all crazy for electing to do the Swat stress test?

Academic rigor is something that all Swatties love to hate. More than pride, it is an intrinsic part of Swarthmore culture, perpetuated by misery poker and shirts proclaiming, “Anywhere else it would have been an A.” The most recent ranking by Cappex

December 4, 2014

Opinion

Finally breaking the silence on justice

Our college constantly touts its commitment to social justice, and though we often fall short in our actions, both as individuals and as an institution, the last two weeks have proven that it’s not an entirely empty commitment. Students organized a moment

December 4, 2014

Opinion

Electricity isn’t costless; do your part to reduce carbon load

When you think of what services today are indispensable, electricity is at the top of the list. The simple movement of electrons through wire enables us to power large machines and provide communications — it seems inexhaustible! It works 24 hours a

December 4, 2014

Opinion

“Define Your Terms:” in this case, “Divestment”

To the Editor: Our experience at Swarthmore five decades ago imprinted on us the value and importance of the first three words above. We wonder if there are some significant differences in what parties in the discussion really mean by the term

December 4, 2014

Students rally in the amphitheater as part of the Power Up! Divestment ConvergencePhoto by Elèna Ruyter '14

Opinion

Op-Ed: Combatting An Accusation Of Moral Hypocrisy

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. On November

November 24, 2014

Opinion

When time and feminists clash, everyone is ugly

Time magazine has found itself in some hot water for its annual poll of words to ban in 2015. The poll featured overused words like “basic,” “kale” and “ratchet.” Alongside those terms, though, was “feminist,” which caused a small uproar and prompted

November 20, 2014

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