“The founding fathers did not plan for us to have a democracy.”
News, On Campus
‘A Sleeping Dragon:’ Professors Talk Climate Change
Three professors spoke about climate change and politics at a Greenweek event on Tuesday evening in Devlin 010.
Opinions, Column
Don’t Let Fear Cast Your Vote
“The possibility of fire and brimstone is as unlikely as it ever was and, on top of that, the United States has an unbroken record of success when confronting its fears, and there doesn’t seem to be anything keeping that record from continuing.”
Opinions, Column
How Capitalism Can Free Cuba
“The embargo on Cuba has failed. Let us expose Cuba to capitalism and allow it to prosper.”
Opinions, Column
This Column is Recommended for You
“Rather than encouraging rational analysis about a candidate’s proposed policy, our blistering pace of online consumption paves the way for sound bites and quick jokes that leave no room for nuance.”
News, On Campus, Top Story
Emmy Nominee Brings Political Discussions to the Table
On Tuesday evening, Emmy-nominated documentary maker Julie Winoker talked about traveling across the country with a table to get students to engage in political discussions.
Featured Column, Column, Opinions
Treating America’s Problem
“The job of political pundits, party elites, and media figures should no longer be Trump-bashing—instead, they must begin the grand project of Trump-understanding.”
Opinions, Column
The Problem of Common Core
“Using an untested, unproven method all over the country is a risky and dangerous move. Educational standards should be created then reviewed and discussed with teachers, parents, students, and local governments around the country before they become the norm.”
Column, Opinions
Terrorism’s Tunnel Vision
“How we explain terrorism has grave ramifications for how we attempt to stop it.”
Opinions, Column
McCain-Obama, We Miss You
The optimism of 2008, in hindsight, hinged heavily on the quality of the presidential candidates.
