Ben Platt (ben-platt)

bplatt [ at ] stuy [ dot ] edu

Urban America Is Still America

Issue 2, Volume 109

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Arts and Entertainment

Our Favorite Visionaries from Eurovision

Ben Platt, Thomas Chen

Issue 15, Volume 108

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Hold Public Officials Accountable

A recent Supreme Court ruling has challenged the ability of prosecutors to hold public officials accountable for bribery charges.

Issue 11, Volume 108

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The Hidden Gems of the Winter Olympics

Some sports in the Winter Olympics don’t receive as much love as others, but there is something to appreciate in these events as well.

Issue 10, Volume 108

Uzbekistan: A Model For Progress

Uzbekistan is a rare bright spot in a world that seems to be lurching towards right-wing authoritarianism.

Issue 7, Volume 108

ESPN Does Not Have a Liberal Bias, it Merely Respects Free Speech

ESPN does not have a liberal bias, it merely respects free speech.

Issue 3, Volume 108

Being Jewish Under Trump

Donald Trump’s lack of condemnation of recent anti-Semitic incidents is frightening for American Jews.

Issue 12, Volume 107

Find Sanctuary in Our Cities

Donald Trump’s executive order on Sanctuary Cities must be fought against by these cities because it targets their most vulnerable populations on unjust grounds.

Issue 12, Volume 107

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