The Vector

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...

What do you think about Trump pulling out of Syria?

Anthony McInnis, amcinnis, crafalowsky, and divanov • October 30, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Anthony McInnis On Sunday Oct. 6, President Trump announced a sudden withdrawal of United States troops from northeast Syria. The military had been operating alongside the Kurdish...

Should religious schools compelled by the government to employ and retain LGBT staff that engage in what they deem to be sinful behavior?

Colin Bayne, cbayne, divanov, and Flynn Thomas • October 24, 2019

[one_third]Independent - Colin Bayne In the wake of the Equality Town Hall, the issues surrounding the furthering of equal rights for LGBT Americans have been brought into the mainstream discourse...

Is nuclear energy the most feasible option to reduce carbon emissions and fossil fuel consumption?

Flynn Thomas, divanov, and cbayne • October 21, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Colin Bayne As the presidential race continues to escalate, a major concern of the candidates, and the public in extension, is on the question of climate change. A key component...

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...

What is your opinion on the new Phil Murphy’s executive order on gun control?

Colin Bayne, cbayne, divanov, and Flynn Thomas • October 3, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Colin Bayne Governor Phil Murphy has recently signed an executive order which requires all financial institutions to disclose their deals with gun manufacturers and distributors...

What are your opinions on the Democratic Debate?

Carmel Rafalowsky, crafalowsky, divanov, and Flynn Thomas • August 29, 2019

[one_third]Carmel Rafalowsky - Liberal I did not watch the debates live and, frankly, after combing over footage, articles and candidates’ platform websites, it seems that I did not miss much. With...

Should the Civil Rights of 1964 apply to the LGBT Community?

Parth Agrawal, pagrawal, ncheney, and Flynn Thomas • June 2, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Nicole Cheney The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, religion, national origin and sex. The United States Supreme Court will hear three upcoming cases...

Left, Right, Middle: Do you support Trump’s goal to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide? Is this just an effort to pander and gain new supporters?

Nicole Cheney, ncheney, crafalowsky, and Flynn Thomas • March 7, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Nicole Cheney Coming from an administration with a notoriously anti-gay Vice President, a transgender ban in the military, and legislation attempting to limit the rights of same-sex...

Left, Right, Middle: Police want to remove the ability to report checkpoints in Waze. Is this ethical? Should they be allowed to do so? What does the law say?

Luis Andrade, landrade, ncheney, and Flynn Thomas • February 21, 2019

[one_third]Liberal - Nicole Cheney Recent complaints from the New York City Police department allege the use of the police flagging feature on Waze, a traffic and map app, to be liable to criminal...

Left, Right, Middle: Is there a point to this government shutdown?

Beshoy Shokralla • January 31, 2019

Is there a point to this government shutdown? Do you anticipate a compromise? Which side is being unreasonable here? Please note all opinions were written during the shutdown and reflect the reality of...

Left, Right, Middle: Do you believe the Kavanaugh hearing has been presented fairly?

Arif Uddin • October 18, 2018

[one_third]Liberal - Nicole Cheney If a general election nine months away issufficient reason to nullify Supreme Court appointment proceedings, then one would contend that treason,...