Observer Department: Opinion

Capitalism contributes to climate change

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In today’s world, the climate crisis has made its way into everyday dialogues. This issue, though it has remained persistent for decades, has proved that it will most negatively affect Gen Z, predominantly people of color and other minorities. Despite continuous negligent feedback from government officials, activists proceed to push…

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Searching for a job can take longer than expected. Did you know the average time from application to accepting a full-time job in 2022 is three to six months? Preparing for your search, applying and interviewing, researching companies, and successfully landing a position requires patience and diligence. Here are Career…

Healey is a great choice for our state

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With the Massachusetts mid-term elections decided, Democrats came out with big wins across the state. The Democrats won 37 State Senate races as opposed to only three Republicans and had 132 wins as opposed to 25 in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. But the big historic win for the state…

Get out and vote

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Dear NECC Students, Election season is upon us again!  And, it’s time for you to use your voice at the polls. Northern Essex Community College has a strong history of student voter participation.  In the 2018 midterm election, the college was recognized by the All in Democracy Challenge with a…

Deja vu all over again

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As the 60th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis rapidly approaches, it might be a good idea to consider what lessons can be drawn from it – especially since even President Biden has warned that “Armageddon” is a possible outcome of the current situation in Ukraine.  I can testify that…

Witch hunt or hoax? Will Donald Trump ever be held accountable for anything?

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Since Donald Trump left office in January 2021, he has been faced with a range of criminal and civil investigations as officials probe everything from his alleged mishandling of classified documents to his involvement in the Jan. 6 assault on our Nation’s Capital. On Aug. 8, the FBI carried out…

Modern utopia: A visit to Santa Catalina Island

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My alarm goes off playing the Captain America theme song on my mobile phone, I reach over to turn the volume off and check the time. Its 5:30am, why would anyone be getting up this early unless they had to be at work? As I look at the time, I…

Would the real pedophiles please stand up? The irony of Republicans calling Democrats pro-pedophilia

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During the Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sen. Josh Hawley accused Jackson of being soft on child pornography offenders. Court records show that Jackson did impose lighter sentences than federal guidelines suggested but also in line with sentences other judges have imposed for the same crime.…

The Mission Act wasn’t built in a day

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Walk a mile in my shoes, comes to mind when I hear someone says the word “Veteran.” When people look at veterans, they see a person in uniform who is was willing to put their life on the line to protect this country. When a child sees a veteran, they…

Media platforms should not spread ignorance

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If you read the a recent edition of The New York Times you’d find an article nestled away in the Technology section about Joe Rogan. If you’re a millennial, you’re aware of exactly who Joe Rogan is and the ignorant vitriol he routinely spews on his podcast. If you are…