Kyle Welch

kwelch4@binghamton.edu

13 Articles

Columns

Je Suis Charlie teaches us important lessons about nature of free speech

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Satire should mock the ruling class and those who have power, not kick already marginalized people in the teeth ...

Opinions

Business model does not fit University

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Toxic debt will plague our generation and limit our flexibility in making future financial decisions. ...

Columns

General education requirements detract from development

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These requirements accomplish the exact opposite of what they're intended to do. ...

Columns

Islamophobic remarks fuel hatred abroad

By Kyle Welch -

Choosing the wrong words can easily transform honest criticism into racist and dehumanizing rhetoric. ...

Opinions

Tragedy is a time to reflect on global actions

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The U.S. government's policy of containment during the Cold War caused the suffering of people across the continent, and its lingering effects have played a role in creating the instability that still ...

Columns

Apathy preserves the status quo

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Politicians cater their attention and agenda to the demographics who vote. ...

Columns

Learn a language, gain a lesson

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During my language classes, I have to surrender my ability to express myself fluently. ...

Columns

United Arab Emirates nightlife and idyllic scenery conceal human rights violations

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For every rich person in the UAE, there are many slaves. Unfortunately, one person’s paradise often makes another’s hell. ...

Columns

Russia has no place invading Ukraine

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Why would Vladimir Putin decide that sending 6,000 troops into Ukraine would be a good idea? ...

Columns

Just because you don't believe it, doesn't mean it isn't worth your respect

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To be truly be enlightened, we must embrace others and their ideas. ...