Beyond divestment! Neil Chaudhary November 18, 2015 1 Comment The Fossil Free Divestment movement at Stanford has gained traction in national media this week. Student protesters pledge to occupy the main administration building until Stanford divests not only... Read More »
The illusion of choice: Ethical implications Neil Chaudhary October 25, 2015 4 Comments The idea that an individual is responsible for his or her actions is something that we accept everyday without questioning. Indeed, the notion of individual responsibility is what underpins our legal... Read More »
Petition to Student Activities and Leadership to end open membership Neil Chaudhary October 8, 2015 4 Comments Ask almost any student group on campus and they will tell you the same thing: “SAL [Student Activities & Leadership] is suffocating us.” SAL has been enforcing recent changes to the guidelines for... Read More »
The problem with Stanford activism Neil Chaudhary September 23, 2015 18 Comments Activism and activist groups have an important role to play at universities: they push the envelope on important and contentious issues, from sexual assault to racial equality, when institutions and... Read More »
Get rich first: Stanford’s theory of social change Neil Chaudhary May 28, 2015 6 Comments As students plan their careers to make a social impact, they should consider whether or not getting rich and making charitable donations is the most effective way to make social change. Read More »
Cultural domination in language: Why you talk like that? Neil Chaudhary May 14, 2015 11 Comments Ebonics is an instance of how cultural norms and beliefs have been shaped in America to devalue black bodies and black lives. Shedding light on this topic is crucial because, as the nation continues... Read More »
Nepal and the hypocrisy of charitable giving Neil Chaudhary April 29, 2015 2 Comments My intention is not condemn those who donate to disaster relief. Rather, in addition to donating to disaster relief, I hope to convince individuals to donate to address systemic causes of death as... Read More »
Taking control of Palo Alto’s future: Buena Vista Neil Chaudhary April 16, 2015 4 Comments It is time for the residents of Palo Alto to take ownership of the future development of their community. We should no longer cower behind the idea that gentrification is a “natural” and... Read More »
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