Opinion

In times of constant, pervasive horror, we seek out cinematic incarnations of terrifying realities I am afraid now, more often and with more potency than in years past. House parties are storm clouds, raining lechery and Rohypnol. Concerts harbor men with rifles around every corner. Fire alarms wail like air-raid sirens. Sunny days are greenhouse […]

Amid nationwide attacks on reproductive rights, California should pass SB 24 The Calif. State Senate Health Committee recently passed Senate Bill 24, which would require all California public universities to provide abortion by medical techniques, otherwise known as the abortion pill, on their campuses by 2023. The bill, which has yet to appear before the […]

Through a concerted political effort, foreign countries are utilizing extensive financial ties to influence academia Talk about foreign interference in American politics seems to be everywhere these days. From allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election to debates over the role of  the Israeli and Saudi lobbies in persuading Washington politicians, discussion about the […]

“Time’s Up Healthcare” has the potential to smite the patriarchy The Time’s Up movement is like a hashtagable, outsourced HR nonprofit endeavor. The state of affairs reached an actionable tipping point similar to that of the #MeToo movement when it finally became so apparent that Human Resources departments failed colossally in ensuring safe, equitable workplaces […]

Kids have the willingness to take action if given the chance and knowledge When did you first learn about climate change? Most of my fellow environmentalist friends first learned about climate change in their AP Environmental Science classes during high school or in community college. I didn’t learn about it until my third year in […]

In light of the brutalization and arrest of Jennifer Michelle Cedeno-Ornelas, professors Seeta Chaganti and Joshua Clover argue for the disarming of UC Davis police The brutalization and arrest of Jennifer Michelle Cedeno-Ornelas by the UC Davis police on May 6 was harrowing: the gang of cops, the full weight of uniformed bodies on her […]

If you give a mom a crepe It’s Sunday morning, and your parents want to have a nice meal with you before they leave Davis. You think, “Hmm, maybe I’ll introduce them to Crepeville. There’s something for everyone there.” But I’m going to stop you right there. If you embark down this dark and dangerous […]

Indie games offer thoughtful experiences and support passionate creators who build them I haven’t played nearly enough indie games in my life. Growing up, I was never exposed to indie games (or even knew what an indie game was), so my experience with them has only come recently. My overall time spent with them has […]

Crowds of people taking pictures of the California super bloom has caused damage to the flowers, calling into question the role of pictures and social media in nature The “super bloom” of wildflowers in California this spring has been gorgeous; it’s undeniably special to see the normally dry, brown hills blanketed with colorful blossoms, especially […]

Take action to honor strong women Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and while flowers or a phone call are lovely ways of letting your mom know you love and appreciate her, it’s also worth remembering that Mother’s Day began as the project of radical social reformers and activists. Long before it came to be associated […]

Written by: ROSEY MOREARTY — rosey@morearty.org

Public shaming can only teach part of the lesson on wider issues of prejudice The age of technology and rise of social media has allowed us to share and interact with others immediately and globally, connecting people and communities all over the world. The immediacy of sharing stories and posts affords many things — keeping […]