The Statesman

How neocolonialism is killing our planet

Benjamin Joffe • April 23, 2021

#OPINION Corporations and governments across the world are pushing the Earth deeper into the global climate crisis, and immediate action must be made to combat this.

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Don’t raise the corporate tax rate, rethink the power of big corporations

Matt Venezia • January 31, 2021

President-Elect Joe Biden’s tax plan creates questions about his commitment to protecting the American worker and pushing back on corporate power over American lives.

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The plastic straw ban is not helping the overall pollution crisis

Melissa Jones • October 20, 2019

Many restaurants have switched from plastic to paper straws to help the ongoing environmental crisis, and some cities have banned plastic straws indefinitely. I question, however, if this effort is actually making any difference.

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Dr. Ram Raju gives commentary on America’s “two-tiered” healthcare system

Vincent Sparagna • September 28, 2018

Senior Vice President and Community Health Investment Officer for Northwell Health, Dr. Ram Raju, spoke about the flaws in the United States’ health care system in a lecture at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 26

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The off-campus perks of having Wolfie Wallet

Chereese Cross • October 20, 2016

Your student ID is more than just a card with your name, ID number and a picture you may no longer look like.

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Virtual distance: Life through the screen

Christopher Leelum • April 9, 2015

Early last month, 15-year-old Ariana Taylor was beaten by four other girls at a McDonald’s in Flatbush while at least a dozen people looked on.

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