The Vector

What do you think about the #OscarsSoWhite Movement?

Flynn Thomas, amcinnis, and pnaik • February 27, 2020

[one_third]Liberal - Anthony McInnis Every year we come to the discussion of the role of diversity at the Oscars, whether there is criticism or approval of the amount of films made by women and people...

What do you think about President Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan?

Anthony McInnis, amcinnis, crafalowsky, and Flynn Thomas • February 21, 2020

[one_third]Liberal - Carmel Rafalowsky The newest Middle East peace deal entitled “Peace to Prosperity” could have been called anything else and have the same effect. It is not a peace deal by...

What do you think about the State Department’s birth tourism restrictions?

Carmel Rafalowsky, crafalowsky, divanov, and Flynn Thomas • February 16, 2020

[one_third]Liberal - Carmel Rafalowsky The U.S. State Department stated that, “birth tourism poses risks to national security,” on a final ruling that was unveiled on Jan. 23. The document...

What is your opinion on Virginia’s new gun legislation and the subsequent protests?

Colin Bayne, cbayne, amcinnis, and Flynn Thomas • February 9, 2020

[one_third]Liberal - Colin Bayne On Jan. 20, Richmond, Virginia was host to a widely publicized and politically fraught rally surrounding recent gun control legislation in Virginia. The legislation...

Jersey City Protest

Flynn Thomas • February 9, 2020

On Jan. 25 the “No War on Iran” protests kicked off all over the United States. One of these protests was hosted in neighboring Jersey City by Anakbayan - North...

Plastic Bag Ban Fails in New Jersey Legislature

Katherine Ji and kji • February 2, 2020

On Jan. 13, 2020, the end of New Jersey’s legislative session, the New Jersey Senate passed bill S2776 to end plastic pollution. The bill would completely prohibit single-use plastic...

Hong Kong Street Protests Curb Study Abroad Experience for NJIT Students

Katherine Ji, kji, and pagrawal • December 19, 2019

When David Balcon began planning a study abroad trip in September of last year, Hong Kong was still a picture of stability. “We chose Hong Kong in the first place because… it's just a hub...

Should the First Amendment protect language deemed to be hate speech?

Daniil Ivanov, divanov, cbayne, and Flynn Thomas • November 22, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Colin Bayne The First Amendment has been interpreted by the Supreme Court clearly and regularly over the years and they have been very consistent in their rulings. Hateful and...

What are your thoughts on the custody battle predicated on the parents’ debate over the ender identity of their child?

Colin Bayne, cbayne, amcinnis, and Flynn Thomas • November 15, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Colin Bayne The case of the trans child with disagreeing parents in Texas has been co-opted by right-wing pundits as a case of the evils of a state-enforced radical left-wing agenda....

Should the trade war on China continue?

Flynn Thomas, cbayne, and divanov • November 11, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Colin Bayne Trump has had a rocky track record with trade issues throughout his presidency, killing the Trans-Pacific Partnership and starting various minor trading spats with...

Brexit Pushed Back Again

Anthony McInnis and amcinnis • November 11, 2019

On June 23, 2016 the United Kingdom held a public referendum on whether the country should remain in the European Union. Thanks to heavy campaigning by then-UK Independent Party leader, Nigel Farage,...

Should impeachment be on the table for President Trump’s alleged scandal with Ukraine?

Colin Bayne, cbayne, divanov, and Flynn Thomas • October 15, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Colin Bayne Now that impeachment inquiries have begun and it is only a matter of time before articles are voted on in the House, the reality of the impeachment question cannot...