National Recap: Jeff Sessions’ record questioned By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • February 17, 2017 Many fear Attorney General Jeff Sessions will roll back the clock on civil rights for a number of marginalized groups across the country.
National Recap: Legal battle continues over Muslim ban By Celisa Calacal, Opinion Editor • February 10, 2017 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently refused to reinstate Donald Trump's order banning Muslims from seven Muslim-majority countries.
Commentary: Rochon cowers in response to Muslim ban By Zack Ford • February 7, 2017 When people feel targeted, powerless, and vulnerable, the last thing they need is to also be made to feel invisible.
City of Ithaca officially declares itself sanctuary city February 2, 2017 The City of Ithaca Common Council unanimously approved a sanctuary city ordinance at its Feb. 1 meeting, which dozens of Ithaca residents attended.
Editorial: Long-lasting resistance under Trump era February 1, 2017 Taking direct action that is not as visible is just as important as putting one’s physical body on the front lines in a protest.
Open Letter: Administration slow to respond to Muslim ban By Zamar Malik • February 1, 2017 This was and is my concern. It took this administration roughly four days to come up with one statement.
Open Letter: Modern languages professors against refugee ban By Ithaca College Department of Modern Languages and Literature • February 1, 2017 We solidly affirm the need to foster peace, diplomacy and, above all, deep, mutual understanding and respect among diverse peoples.