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Raisa Rubin-Stankiewicz

Raisa Rubin-Stankiewicz is a senior in the School of Arts and Sciences majoring in political science and minoring in psychology. Her column, "Rutgers Realities," runs on alternate Thursdays.

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: New Jersey must lower voting age to 16 for school board elections

Having the right to vote is critical because policymakers are more likely to listen to a group that holds electoral power.Dec 1

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: Effective activism requires prioritizing recruitment, delegation

Since high school, being an activist has been a huge part of my self-identity. Nov 17 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: Ceasefire now: We cannot ignore what is happening in Gaza

I want to preface this by saying that it is OK if you cannot read this article or have to turn away from the news in order to function amidst the horror, grief and powerlessness. That being said, we, as a society, cannot collectively turn a blind eye to what is happening in Gaza.Nov 3 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: Living with ADHD while society demands consistent productivity

I have ADHD. It took me a while to be able to say that without feeling an overwhelming sense of imposter syndrome. I have inattentive type ADHD, and I also do not experience many of the symptoms that other people with ADHD describe. Oct 20 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: New Jerseyans must vote in 2023 election

The campaign for the 2024 presidential election is seemingly in full swing. There have already been two Republican primary debates, and candidates for Congress are gearing up for the 2024 election year.Oct 6 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: We need to embrace restorative justice over retaliation, punishment

American culture is obsessed with punishment and retaliation.Sep 22 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: New Jersey's unwillingness to pass same-day voter registration betrays democracy

It is September, the start of voter registration season. This is the time when people start to ask the question: How can we get out the youth vote?Sep 8 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: Playing devil's advocate is not always warranted

We have all been in a situation where we are presenting an argument, a personal story or something we are passionate about, only to have someone start a response with the phrase, "To play devil's advocate here..."Apr 25 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: 'Tough on crime' narrative needs to stop

Recently, politicians have been echoing "tough on crime" narratives seemingly taken directly from the pages of history textbooks.Apr 11 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: Attacks on transgender youth reinforce need for youth rights

Education has recently become a partisan battleground.Mar 28 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: Aromanticism challenges cultural norms around romance

There is significant irony in the fact that this year's Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week took place from February 19 through February 25, which was right after Valentine’s Day.Mar 8 2023

RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ: To enact change, first address root causes of gun violence

It has been almost unbearable to turn on the news for the past few weeks because every day, there seems to be yet another report of a mass shooting. There have been more mass shootings in 2023 in the U.S. than there have been days.Feb 21 2023