Leah Kashar

Columnist Leah Kashar argues that the Sandra Bland Act would mark a necessary step toward reducing suicides in Texas' jails.

Special guest Wendy Davis sat down to talk about her organization Deeds Not Words and how college students and women can impact the upcoming election.

Editor-in-Chief Alexander Chase and Forum Editors Leah Kashar and Jordan Shenhar introduce this week's Forum contributors and urge all young voters to seize the opportunity to shape their futures.

Editor-in-Chief Alexander Chase and Forum Editors Leah Kashar and Jordan Shenhar announce the launch of the Fall 2016 Forum Page.

Senior columnist Leah Kashar explains why UT must be willing to be held accountable for its campus carry policies.

Senior columnist Leah Kashar explains why Texas must be more accommodating to women who want abortions.

Senior columnist Leah Kashar argues that formerly incarcerated people deserve a second chance at life.

Columnist Leah Kashar explains why children in prison must be treated humanely.

Senior columnist Leah Kashar argues that students should go outside more often.

Senior columnist Leah Kashar explains why a recent CDC infographic is problematic.

Senior Columnist Leah Kashar writes that institutionalizing paid maternity leave is a matter of valuing female workers and validating the needs of working families.

Austin is home to more than 2,300 homeless people, 28 percent of which are under age 18. Laura Poskochil, youth shelter director at the Austin shelter and rehabilitative program LifeWorks, sees many of these youths on a regular basis. She approximates that around 20-30 percent of them have been through the foster care system or phased out of the foster care system and many have faced abuse in their lives. Homeless youth are especially difficult to place, she explained, because she said they may not feel comfortable in regular homeless shelters.

Instead of carrying picket signs to demonstrate against campus carry, UT students have planned a different kind of protest: bringing dildos to class.

Columnist Leah Kashar thinks that fraternity party themes have the potential to reinforce misogynistic institutions and that Greek women should be more open when discussing feminism within this system.