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Reflections from the Inside
We cannot rehabilitate children without nurturing them.
Enya Kamadolli
Sep 56 min read


Apply to Be a Forum Writer
Applications close Friday, October 3rd, 2025 at 11:59pm.
The Forum
Sep 41 min read


A Nation That Owns Its Homes Owns Its Destiny
Homeownership isn’t a luxury, but an essential ingredient in republicanism.
Shiv Parihar
Aug 284 min read


The Great American Lie: “Everyone Should be a Homeowner”
It's time we questioned a cultural institution that keeps housing unaffordable and promises financial security but doesn't deliver.
Caleb Rasor
Aug 286 min read


A Conversation With Corey Brettschneider
Professor Corey Brettschneider sits down with Greta Long '28 and Shiv Parihar '28.
Shiv Parihar, Greta Long
Aug 2721 min read


Introducing The Forum's 2025-26 Staff
Meet the five staff members of The Forum.
The Forum
Aug 252 min read


Baby Bonds: A Great Provision In A Disastrous Budget Bill
Trump’s child trust funds could reduce wealth inequality while promoting economic mobility and positive parenting. Liberals and conservatives alike should applaud it.
Caleb Rasor
Jun 254 min read


When Activists Normalize Violence and Terrorism
The recent DC shooting shows the danger of a movement that fails to stand on principles. College students are not innocent.
Violet Ramanathan
May 314 min read


Henry Long 2025 Class-Elected Commencement Speech
The class of 2025 elected Henry Long to deliver remarks on their behalf at Claremont McKenna College's 77th Commencement Ceremony.
Henry Long
May 174 min read


I grew up speaking Spanglish. We should still use SAE.
Enforcing linguistic rules isn’t oppressive; it’s liberating.
Gabe Khuly
May 163 min read


Just Taxing the Rich Won’t Save Our Social Safety Net
To create an America where everyone can flourish, we’ll all need to pitch in.
Caleb Rasor
May 164 min read


Disintegrated Sciences
What’s wrong with CMC’s new Department of Integrated Sciences?
Henry Long, Charlie Hatcher
May 164 min read


Sticks, Stones, and Salman Rushdie
It’s not about silencing insult—it’s about mastering the self and embodying dignity through knowledge.
Thwahir Malafu
May 94 min read


Rushdie Doesn’t Speak for Me—and That’s Fine
I disagree with Salman Rushdie, but I welcome him as our commencement speaker.
Henry Long
May 94 min read


Muslim Students Denounce Selection of Salman Rushdie for CMC Commencement Speaker
Students react to the announcement of Rushdie as Commencement speaker.
Dhriti Jagadish
May 97 min read


Salman Rushdie Doesn't Speak for All of Us
Commencement is supposed to celebrate all of us—this year, it won’t.
Aadil Mohamed
May 83 min read


ASCMC Vice President Commits Fraud, Stays in Office
Everything you need to know about the misappropriation of funds and ASCMC’s response.
Violet Ramanathan
Apr 305 min read


On Thin ICE: International Student Perspectives on ICE Arrests
5C international students share their perspectives on the recent ICE arrests.
Julia Mehlman
Apr 294 min read


The Fall of Assad Came Too Late—And Obama Bears the Blame
Barack Obama left office with the world praising his wisdom and diplomacy, but Syria is the graveyard that praise ignores.
Rachel Svoyskiy
Apr 283 min read


NATO Bled for America
The American covenant is sealed with the blood of many nations.
Shiv Parihar
Apr 283 min read
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