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November 21, 2024

NEIL MAHTO

Predicting the 2024 electoral map

By NEIL MAHTO | November 5, 2024

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Mahto and Rajendra argue that Hopkins should invest in moving its athletic program to Division 1.

Hopkins should invest in D1 athletics across the board

By NEIL MAHTO and CHAKOR SANKARAN RAJENDRA | October 29, 2024

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Mahto argues that the Electoral College is important in ensuring that the voices of smaller states, such as New Mexico, are represented in national politics.

The case for the electoral college: Perspectives from a small blue state

By NEIL MAHTO | October 8, 2024

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Mahto argues that the rhetoric about immigration in politics is misleading.

There is no "migrant crisis"

By NEIL MAHTO | September 19, 2024

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Located in Mt. Vernon, the top of the Washington Monument provides a view of the many neighborhoods in Baltimore.

A guide to Baltimore’s neighborhoods

By NEIL MAHTO | August 19, 2024

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Mahto argues that the evidence against humans’ free will is only applicable to trivial tasks and not to important decisions.

Science supports the existence of free will

By NEIL MAHTO | April 24, 2024

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Mahto argues that Romney will offer students a perspective on politics that they may otherwise disregard.

Mitt Romney is an acceptable commencement speaker

By NEIL MAHTO | April 10, 2024

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Mahto argues that the value of the humanities is under-emphasized at universities in comparison with STEM.

The humanities are being neglected in American universities

By NEIL MAHTO | March 14, 2024

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Mahto argues that standardized tests are a useful tool for college admissions, specifically for underserved students.

Dartmouth removes test-optional policy: The SAT helps, not hurts underserved students

By NEIL MAHTO | February 22, 2024

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Mahto argues that immediate action must be taken to combat gun violence.

I can’t keep watching this: Something needs to be done about guns in the US

By NEIL MAHTO | November 16, 2023

NEIL MAHTO

Predicting the 2024 electoral map

Hopkins should invest in D1 athletics across the board

The case for the electoral college: Perspectives from a small blue state

There is no "migrant crisis"

A guide to Baltimore’s neighborhoods

Science supports the existence of free will

Mitt Romney is an acceptable commencement speaker

The humanities are being neglected in American universities

Dartmouth removes test-optional policy: The SAT helps, not hurts underserved students

I can’t keep watching this: Something needs to be done about guns in the US

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