Eliana Shin (’22) is the Vol. 57 and Vol. 58 Opinions Editor for The Lancer. She was a Staff Writer for Vol. 56.
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Tyrannized by the Taliban: women’s rights in Afghanistan in jeopardy once again
by Marissa Chao (’25) and Eliana Shin (’22) | November 19, 2021 On August 15, the Taliban seized Kabul and took control of the Afghan government. Despite their pledges to respect women and their rights, many doubt that the Taliban will act on these promises. The recent takeover has induced immense fear for the women…
How Texas’ abortion law opens the door to extensive citizen enforcement
By Eliana Shin (’22) and Aanya Mittu (’25) | November 19, 2021 In May, Texas passed a law ending access to abortions after six weeks into pregnancy. This restrictive ban shocked many people from its first appearance, given its discrepancy with Supreme Court precedent. The 1973 case of Roe v. Wade ruled that pregnant women…
America is no stranger to anti-Asian discrimination
by Eliana Shin (’22)| March 29, 2021 “Elderly man pushed to the ground.” “Local business robbed and vandalized.” “Woman left in critical condition after the attack.” I read countless headlines just like these in the last two months alone, all describing acts targeting Asian-Americans. The recent mass shooting in Atlanta killed eight people, six of…
The “United” States: a nation fighting against itself
by Eliana Shin (’22) | November 16, 2020 With the 2020 presidential election over, we’re seeing a trend on the rise. Political polarization is twisting partisanship into an ugly rift between fellow Americans. Of course, there are the inevitable disagreements as to what is best for the country, or what should be prioritized in government.…
Cutting the hashtag from #BLM
by Eliana Shin | October 5, 2020 Flashback to early June: summer is officially here, I turn sixteen, and the Black Lives Matter Movement is reignited following the death of George Floyd. I open Instagram and scroll through black square after black square. Confused, I closed the app and returned a couple hours later to…
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