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Opinion & Editorial

Opinion & Editorial

Fake News Not Just a National Problem

News readers in foreign countries are more susceptible to fake American news than we are. (Photo/ Licensed under CC0.) While the proliferation of fake news pieces on American social media has come under increased scrutiny following the divisive presidential election, the devaluing of fact checking is more serious outside of the United States. Mere hours

Opinion & Editorial

Americans Should Value Substance Over Symbolism

Colin Kaepernick ignited a media firestorm several weeks ago when he sat down before a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. The action itself wasn’t considered egregious. Rather-it was the timing of his sitting. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback decided to not stand during the national anthem. After the game, Kaepernick explained his reasoning: