Free trade and negotiations: How much power should Obama have? Matthew Cohen and Johnathan Bowes May 18, 2015 0 Comments Matthew Cohen '18 and Johnathan Bowes '15 debate the need for a speedy implementation of international free trade policies. Cohen argues that Obama should be given the power to do this expediently... Read More »
United for marriage equality Matthew Cohen and Johnathan Bowes May 4, 2015 18 Comments Today we hope to talk about an issue of utmost importance for our generation—an issue that can, and should, unite us rather than divide us along political lines. That issue is same-sex marriage, and... Read More »
A debate on American foreign policy in Cuba Matthew Cohen and Johnathan Bowes April 20, 2015 1 Comment Matthew Cohen '18 and Johnathan Bowes '15 debate the best actions for Obama to take in Cuban foreign policy. Cohen argues the embargo was obsolete and ineffective, praising Obama's termination of it,... Read More »
The Hillary Clinton email scandal: Should it affect her presidential candidacy? Matthew Cohen and Johnathan Bowes April 6, 2015 4 Comments Matthew Cohen '18 and Johnathan Bowes '15 go head to head on the current email scandal involving potential presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton. Cohen argues this should have no effect on her... Read More »
A debate on Puerto Rican statehood Matthew Cohen and Johnathan Bowes March 2, 2015 498 Comments Matthew Cohen '18 and Johnathan Bowes '15 debate whether Puerto Rico should become the 51st state in the United States. Cohen urges us to question the previous votes in Puerto Rico as well as its... Read More »
Is drone warfare ethical? Matthew Cohen and Johnathan Bowes February 16, 2015 0 Comments Matthew Cohen '18 and Johnathan Bowes '15 debate the ethics and efficacy of drone usage in warfare in the U.S. Cohen argues the benefits outweigh the drawbacks while Bowes claims U.S. drone policy is... Read More »
Immigration lawsuit: Is it justified? Matthew Cohen and Johnathan Bowes February 2, 2015 6 Comments Super Tuesday columnists Matthew Cohen '18 and Johnathan Bowes '15 debate the legality of Obama's executive action on immigration reform in reference to the recent lawsuit. Cohen argues for its... Read More »
From a legacy: End preferential treatment Matthew Cohen January 20, 2015 7 Comments While the 2014-2015 application process is drawing to a conclusion, the Stanford Office of Admissions should strongly consider making next year’s admissions process legacy-blind. It is for the... Read More »
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