Opinion
Peaceful protests in Belarus deserve support
By Jennie Ki ’23
September 17, 2020
The bloodshed and sacrifice of innocent citizens in Belarus clearly shows the chaotic results that occur with the absence of democracy. Though younger than many students in The Hill School, students in Belarus are already participating in political action. As global citizens, Hill students must support the ...
The COVID-19 vaccine might not be the solution for the pandemic
By Jennie Ki ‘23
September 15, 2020
The United States is preparing for its first COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams told the states that the COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by November. However, Trump’s administration stated that the United States will not participate in the global development of a COVID-19 vacci...
Discussing minimum wage
By Michael Soland '21 & Edward Deng '21
September 15, 2020
The top 0.1% of Americans own almost as much wealth as the bottom 90%. Let that number sink in for a second. Just 0.1% have nearly as much wealth as the entire bottom 90% COMBINED. As of 2018, an estimated 40 million Americans are living in poverty. In a land of such freedom and opportunity, how coul...
Toxic gratitude is a pandemic at Hill
By Izzy Feldman '21
September 15, 2020
There’s a common misconception about gratitude. It's a dangerous one that has existed as long as the term itself but has been especially exposed in light of the pandemic. To best understand the harm of this outwardly positive practice, it is important to recognize the present climate of the world. T...
Biden is more progressive than we think
By Aleksandr Glamazdin ’22
September 14, 2020
Ever since the Great Depression, the Democratic Party has been becoming more and more progressive. Free healthcare, free college education, raising taxes on the rich, gun control, and identity politics dominated the Democratic primaries. The more free benefits a candidate offered, the higher he was in t...
New columnist will discuss international relations
September 11, 2020
If you’re reading this, I’d like to ask you, “Did you have a wonderful day? Did you meet some friends, thrive in classes, and relax in the dorm?” Some of you might mumble that today was not your day. Though every day can’t be perfect, I hope this column sparks interest and joy at the end of ...
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