Finn Abbey
Opinions Editor
Class of 2025
fabbey2@u.rochester.edu
Author of the opinion column Blindspots and American history enthusiast.
free speech
Universities must value free speech over reputation
Colleges across the country have adopted a clear message: "Never again shall students make the university look bad."
2024 Presidential Election
Blindspots: Democrats should follow Tim Walz’s lead
In her quest to find someone that would help deliver the midwest and balance the ticket, Harris has picked the man who could reinvent the Democratic party if given the chance.
Debate
Banality in Search of Evil: The College Democrats and Republicans Debate
Far from a debate, it felt like I was witnessing a show trial.
Israel-Palestine
Blindspots: Unconditional aid is turning Israel into a rogue state
This unconditional aid has empowered a small regional power to drift further and further from international accountability.
Israel-Palestine
Blindspots: For Aaron Bushnell
Aaron Bushnell's death demands our attention. There cannot be a normal day until this war is brought to an end.
crypto
Blindspots: Ode to Naysayers
As more and more of the national GDP is built out of smoke and mirrors, it becomes more important than ever to legitimize dissent.
2024 Presidential Election
Blindspots: Biden is Democrats’ own worst enemy
Democrats have every opportunity to enjoy four more years of power. Only one man stands in their way — Joe Biden, their presumptive nominee.
Israel
Listen to Israelis
Palestinians say Israeli officials want to violently expel them from their homes and take their land. Israeli officials agree.
9/11
Violence will not solve what violence created
More violence against Palestinians will not lead to the development of the peaceful society that all parties deserve.