Theodore Brita

tbrita1@binghamton.edu

22 Articles


Columns

The Palestinian people’s anti-colonial struggle deserves more support

An anti-colonial struggle is one in which an oppressed nation seeks to liberate itself from the shackles of imperialism and the violence that accompanies it. Cuba and Spain. Haiti and France. Kenya...


Opinions

New NYC robocop is a waste of resources

In a move seemingly inspired by the films of Paul Verhoeven, New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently unveiled a new 420 pound automated robot, K5, that the New York Police Department...


Columns

Studios are neglecting demand for original movies

Much of the moviegoing world was highly fixated on the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon this summer. “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” two vastly different but equally intriguing films, were both released in theaters on July 21...


Opinions

Justice Clarence Thomas must be held accountable

The Supreme Court has been at the center of American political discourse over the past year after the divisive ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which essentially held there is...


Columns

The government reveals hypocrisy in economic relief for corporations versus citizens

The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has had wide-ranging effects. Other banks have suffered residual knock-on effects, and the collapse likely represents the single most pressing challenge the American financial...


Columns

Mikel Arteta has elevated the Arsenal Football Club this season

It is currently an incredible time to support the Arsenal Football Club. The team from N5 is five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and has...


Columns

'30 Rock' offers accurate satire on pop culture

For a good amount of time, the animated comedy television series “The Simpsons” was known as the prognosticator-in-chief in the wide world of TV shows. A quick Google search of “Simpsons predictions”...


Columns

Piecemeal police reform is insufficient

During the summer of 2020, the United States witnessed nation-wide protests against police brutality after George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the Minneapolis police. At the time, the potential for change...


Opinions

Elon Musk has destroyed Twitter

Since the completion of Elon Musk’s long-awaited takeover of Twitter in late October, the social media platform has gone through internal turmoil and now faces serious questions about its future. Mere days...


Columns

The Biden administration's drone strike restrictions should be commended

In early October, President Joe Biden signed a classified policy that placed limitations on the use of drone strikes outside areas of active conflict. This policy restored limitations that had been removed...