Jordan Ori
jori1@binghamton.edu
14 Articles
Opinions
Kamala Harris 'slut' rhetoric is tired and hypocritical
Since becoming the Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential election, Kamala Harris has been subjected to mass criticism from right-wing media platforms — not because of her policy, but because of the...
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American gun culture must change before its politics
In the wake of yet another tragic and preventable school shooting, people are once again sending their thoughts and prayers to victims and their families. Moral support is crucial and while “thoughts...
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Right-wing media's misinformation materially fuels transphobia and bigotry
Lies bolstered by right-wing media personalities plagued this past Olympic season. Their goal was to convince the internet that there was a liberal agenda to destroy women’s sports by allowing “biologically advantaged”...
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People shouldn't be pressured into posting political content
This past year, social media has been a tense place of political discourse. With issues such as reproductive rights, the Trump trial, the continued destruction in Gaza, the violent removal of student...
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Performing Arts programs at schools must be taken more seriously
Last month, it was announced that New York City’s Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS), which provides students with middle school and high school theatre education and has prestigious alumni, such as Alicia...
Columns
When it comes to rejection, we can't just say no
As college students, many of us have been to our fair share of social gatherings, whether it be a frat party, a house party or a night out at the bar with...
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Adopting is a moral obligation for prospective pet owners
We live in an age of designer dogs, backyard breeders and puppy mills, making it not uncommon for prospective owners to spend thousands of dollars on a dog. This trend of buying...
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Frozen embryos are not children
On Feb. 21, in a shocking ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court found that frozen embryos are to be considered children under the “Wrongful Death of a Minor Act.” This means that in-vitro...
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Red-Pill podcasts must stop
With the rise in popularity of sexist influencers, such as Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson, it is no surprise that the internet “manosphere” is poisoning more men’s minds than ever. “Manosphere” refers...
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Lana Del Rey deserves a grammy
Throughout her roughly 12-year mainstream career, music’s brooding sad girl, Lana Del Rey, has been no stranger to criticism and controversy. Regardless, she has remained a force to be reckoned with. Despite...