What Should Be Done About the Gender Pay Gap in Sports?
In “Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After W.N.B.A. Draft,” Neil Vigdor writes about the reaction to Clark’s contract:President Biden jumped into a debate about gender and sports this week, calling for pay equity for women athletes after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa basketball standout, was selected first in the W.N.B.A. Draft.Ms.…
Should Public Transit Be Free?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. How do people get around in your community? Are there different forms of public transit, such as trains and buses? Is it more common for people to drive or cycle to and from work and school? Does your community have shared forms of transit like ride-share services, taxis…
Should Museums Return Looted Artifacts to Their Countries of Origin?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 2021.Think about the last time you went to an art or history museum. Which pieces stood out to you? Did you read the plaques next to them? Did those tell you where the artifacts were from and how…
What Role Should Celebrities Have During the Coronavirus Crisis?
In “Celebrity Culture Is Burning,” Amanda Hess writes about the changing relationship between celebrities and the public during the pandemic:America is in crisis, but the celebrities are thriving. They are beaming into our homes, reminding us to stay indoors and “stay positive,” as “we’re all in this together.” When I watch their selfie public service…
Should We End the Practice of Tipping?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Do you ever tip people for their service? For instance, after riding in a taxi, receiving a food delivery or eating at a restaurant? Why or why not? And if yes, how much money do you generally…
When You Enter a Home, Should You Take Off Your Shoes?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. When you look at the photo above, what comes to mind first? Do you think about the styles, colors and name brands — or about how those shoes smell, how dirty they are and how many germs are on them? If you were the person making the rules…
Should the Death Penalty Be Abolished?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.In July, the United States carried out its first federal execution in 17 years. Since then, the Trump administration has executed 13 inmates, more than three times as many as the federal government had in the previous…
Should Governments Do More to Discourage People From Smoking and Vaping?
Is vaping a problem in your school or community? What about cigarettes?What rules or laws are you aware of that are meant to reduce the use of tobacco products where you live? For example, are there age minimums for purchasing such products, or punishment for students if they are caught vaping or smoking on school…
What Should #MeToo Mean for Teenage Boys?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here.In “The #MeToo Balancing Act in High School,” Andrew Reiner writes:The #MeToo movement was a watershed moment, empowering girls and women to share their stories, and many boys and young men have told me in interviews that the greater awareness of and need to end sexual assault against females…
Should We Be More Optimistic About Efforts to Combat Climate Change?
How often do you think about climate change and its impact on the planet? Does the crisis fill you with existential dread? Or do you have faith that humanity will be able to adapt?In “‘OK Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late,” Cara Buckley writes about a swell of young people…
