Democracy on the Ballot
What are the issues at stake for our Democracy in this election? Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, the Right to Due Process and Equal Protection, and many other rights and freedoms are at stake. Vote for the candidate of your choice, of course, but be informed about the stakes in this election!
Higher Education Is Central for Democracy to Thrive
Higher education is the great counterweight to government in a free society. We must do more to protect and sustain our Democracy.
Voices of Trinity: Constitution Day Straw Poll Results!!
Trinity students, faculty and staff have passionate views about the Constitution and current political issues including the future of our Democracy.
Eating Dogs and Other Immigrant Slurs
Americans must demand an end to the despicable rhetoric about immigrants. We are all just a few generations removed from our own immigrant stories, we must lift as we climb and insist that candidates for public office demonstrate respect for the dignity and worth of all people.
All the Childless Ladies
Disparaging women’s life choices should have no place in a presidential campaign. Women have agency — and most important, the right to VOTE. Whatever your choice, VOTE!!
GOATs to the Rescue!
The GOATs Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky remind us of the best of human aspirations, excellence and achievement. Let’s cheer for all the champions!
Commencement 2024: Remarks to the Graduates
A little rain did not dampen the joy of our graduates on commencement day! Read the addresses to the graduates by student speakers, deans and the president.
Freedom for the Thought That We Hate
Universities are places of free speech and thought, but we must not tolerate hate speech or anti-semitism.
End the Gaza Horror. Now!
Gaza is a moral catastrophe. Rhetoric will not stop this war, we must shut off the supply of weapons and increase the supply of food and water to suffering people.
What’s On The Menu?
A controversy about a menu is an important reminder that we must be more thoughtful, intentional and authentic in the ways we observe Black History Month and other “heritage” moments.