OPINION

Cardinal View: Conservatives say they’re silenced at UW-Madison. What they really want is immunity from criticism

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 30

Free speech at UW isn’t under attack, it’s being weaponized. 

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OPINION

Don’t forget slow burn relationships

By Shreya Bhargava | Oct. 30

The slow burn lets the roots grow deeper. It’s what holds everything steady. No spark can replace compatibility. No rush can replace time.  

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OPINION

Cardinal View: The Cardinal stands with the Indiana Daily Student

By The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board | Oct. 23

When administrations try to suppress student voices, student papers must ensure independence

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OPINION

The Tylenol Crisis and RFK Jr.’s weaponization of science

By Antonietta Zamarra | Oct. 23

Trump and RFK Jr.’s claims linking Tylenol to autism are false, spread fear, and undermine trust in public health. This reflects a broader pattern of pseudoscience-driven claims that politicize science and mislead the public.

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OPINION

Letter to the editor: Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel Both Claim Peace, but Only One Practices It

By Jaxon Zemachson | Oct. 20

Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor and open letters reflect the opinions, concerns and views of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community. As such, the information presented may or may not be accurate. Letters to the Editor and open letters do not reflect the editorial views or opinions of The Daily Cardinal 

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OPINION

Letter to the editor re: Regent Policy Document RPD 4-X-Core General Education Requirements

By KD Thompson | Oct. 19

Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor and open letters reflect the opinions, concerns and views of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community. As such, the information presented may or may not be accurate. Letters to the Editor and open letters do not reflect the editorial views or opinions of The Daily Cardinal 

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OPINION

Reading as resistance: Open your mind to banned books

By Siena Ferraro | Oct. 16

The current government administration may be penning the pages of the present — but we, the people, write the story of our future. 

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OPINION

On Ho-Chunk land, UW-Madison still chooses silence over support

By Safa Razvi | Oct. 16

The university has an opportunity and obligation to move past empty gestures and truly show that Native American people, their complex history and ongoing struggles are genuinely valued.

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OPINION

How to find peace in solitude

By Shreya Bhargava | Oct. 9

The only person you spend forever with is yourself. Might as well make it worthwhile. 

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OPINION

Pro-Palestine is not anti-Israel. It’s pro-human

By Safa Razvi | Oct. 9

This article argues that supporting Palestine is not an act of hostility toward Israel but a call to recognize the shared humanity of all people affected by the conflict. It traces the historical roots of the Palestine-Israel struggle and critiques both the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and institutional attempts to silence pro-Palestinian voices, including at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Ultimately, the piece urges students and readers to use their voices, empathy and platforms to advocate for peace, justice and human rights beyond politics.

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OPINION

Trump’s actions, rhetoric threaten religious freedom

By Anika Flores | Oct. 2

The president claims this initiative is to ‘unite’ Americans through prayer. But, it can only possibly do the opposite. The intense polarization of the current political state is not going to be magically solved by encouraging the prayer practices of a single religion. It creates even more division as it completely places those that subscribe to other religions as outsiders. 

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OPINION

Unlearning the education system

By Shreya Bhargava | Oct. 2

Grades fade, GPAs flatten out, but the way you love learning stays with you forever. It shapes how you see the world, how you make sense of it and how you keep growing long after the tests stop.  

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The Trump administration has dangerously distorted the line between faith and politics

By Sungyun Jung | Sep. 25

Faith can and should inform our moral vision for public life. It has done so throughout American history, often at its most transformative moments. But when faith becomes indistinguishable from partisan loyalty, it loses its independence and credibility.

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OPINION

How to romanticize your life

By Shreya Bhargava | Sep. 25

It’s not just about “seeing” the good. It’s about emphasizing it. That’s how you start to become a positive thinker. And eventually, a positive person.  

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OPINION

Letter to the editor: Students Demand Action Advocacy Day

By Nora Hart, Nessa Bleill, Sophie Small and the Students Demand Action at UW-Madison Leadership Team | Sep. 22

Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor and open letters reflect the opinions, concerns and views of University of Wisconsin-Madison students and community. As such, the information presented may or may not be accurate. Letters to the Editor and open letters do not reflect the editorial views or opinions of The Daily Cardinal 

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OPINION

The rise of political violence and polarization

By Sungyun Jung | Sep. 18

If division is the lifeblood of democracy, violence is its poison. The challenge before us is to preserve the energy of disagreement without crossing the line into destruction. Whether or not we succeed will determine the future of democracy itself.

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OPINION

UW-Madison’s financial priorities are upside down

By Roman Fritz | Sep. 18

Our campus-wide campaign to make life as affordable as possible begins now. If UW-Madison truly believes students are its heart, it must stop treating us like its bankroll.