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Willson: Trumps transgender military ban is nothing but a baseless tweet

Lauren Willson • August 3, 2017

Trump recently announced via Twitter that transgender individuals would no longer be permitted to serve in any branch of the military. The discriminatory nature of his decree goes deeper than you think.

Willson: Despite social media backlash,”To the Bone” offers a story that is more than skin-deep

Lauren Willson • July 6, 2017

Netflix's movie trailer for "To the Bone" has received backlash for its portrayal of eating disorders. A closer inspection suggests it is a film with depth, accuracy, and purpose.

Head to head: Women-only screening of Wonder Woman is not a sexist act

Lauren Willson • June 26, 2017

Alamo Drafthouse received backlash for hosting a women-only screening of Wonder Woman, but the criticism was unwarranted and undeserved.

Willson: Local efforts to uphold Paris Agreement are nothing without federal support

Lauren Willson • June 22, 2017

President Trump's decision to withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement will cost us far more than anything we could gain from an "America First" policy.

Head to head: No apology can trump the validity behind Kathy Griffin’s dismissal

Lauren Willson • June 5, 2017

Kathy Griffin's dismissal by CNN may seem harsh, but the network actually had good reason to let go of the comic.

Willson: Students need to speak up about the mental health of others

Lauren Willson • May 3, 2017

The stigma of mental illness can make many hesitant to reach out for support. By speaking out and offering words of concern to those struggling, you might just help save a life.

Willson: Marching for science means little in the age of alternative facts

Lauren Willson • April 26, 2017

April 22nd's 'March for Science' movements symbolized an international call for integration of government policy and peer-reviewed research. As long as Trump is president, the odds of this happening are dismally low.

Willson: Trump’s policy dhifts are a positive sign

Lauren Willson • April 19, 2017

Before calling Trump a hypocrite for shifting his views on certain people and policies, consider that it might indicate growing presidential competence.

Willson: The controversy over Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi ad is ridiculous

Lauren Willson • April 10, 2017

A recent Pepsi ad featuring Kendall Jenner had many ranting and griping in a social media frenzy over its "controversial" content. But the hype was far from deserved.

Willson: Hippocrates would have supported euthanasia

Lauren Willson • April 4, 2017

Asserting that Hippocratic guidelines forbid the practice of physician-assisted suicide is not only an inaccurate argument, but it's damaging the livelihood of terminally ill patients.

Willson: ‘Fast fashion’ has some ugly risks.

Lauren Willson • March 30, 2017

Our culture's obsession with wearing the latest styles is causing unseen negative trends, domestically and abroad.

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