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OPINION: Privacy in politics: Finding the balance in the uncomfortable

OPINION: Privacy in politics: Finding the balance in the uncomfortable

Madeline Reyes, Copy Editor November 12, 2024

With the recent U.S. presidential election at the forefront of everyone’s minds, the question of whether political stances should remain private or be talked about freely has been a hot topic. It would...

Former President Donald Trump speaking at The People's Convention at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.

OPINION: Trump continues to prove he is unfit for office

Kamdyn Sargent, Journal Contributor October 22, 2024

A rally held by former President Donald Trump in a town hall Monday night took many unexpected turns, including an impromptu dance party and yet another Hannibal Lecter rant. Trump’s behavior during...

OPINION: Modern presidential debates lack decorum and respect

OPINION: Modern presidential debates lack decorum and respect

Kamdyn Sargent, Journal Contributor October 8, 2024

As the nation gears up for another presidential election cycle, the spotlight is once again on the debates that have become a cornerstone of American democracy. While the format and stakes of these debates...

OPINION: Trump's false election claims are a plot to rig them in his favor

OPINION: Trump’s false election claims are a plot to rig them in his favor

Leo Woods, News Editor October 1, 2024

Georgia’s Election Board passed a rule Sept. 20 that requires election officials to hand-count all ballots cast on election day, despite opposition from the Republican secretary of state and attorney...

OPINION: Trump interrupted, Harris unhindered: A biased debate

OPINION: Trump interrupted, Harris unhindered: A biased debate

Anthony Cutler, Journal Contributor September 24, 2024

As we approach the 2024 Presidential Election, the recent debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris revealed an underwhelming performance from Trump as well as Harris’...

Platforms in politics: Celebrities need to encourage education, not panic

Platforms in politics: Celebrities need to encourage education, not panic

Aidan Burns, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Why you shouldn't trust celebrities with your vote Election day is a little more than two months away. This means that the political atmosphere is broadening its normal reach. It’s no secret that...

President of the United States Joe Biden speaking with attendees at the 2019 Iowa Federation of Labor Convention hosted by the AFL-CIO at the Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona, Iowa.

OPINION: Out of office and out of ideas: A democratic dropout

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

The Democratic Party does not actually care about democracy as they claim. The 2024 Presidential Election has been the most unpredictable and objectively fascinating election cycle in the history of...

Ukrainian flag sits in bed of flowers in Beacon Hill.

OPINION: Self-determination, the key to settling the war in Ukraine — and other separatist disputes

Miguel Rodrigues, Journal Contributor April 23, 2024

The war between Ukraine and Russia has been a great success in terms of solidifying unity among NATO allies and synching the US with the EU. However, it is now time to strike a deal in Ukraine, since continuing...

OPINION: Everyone, including Trump, deserves an unbiased jury

OPINION: Everyone, including Trump, deserves an unbiased jury

Ellie Gregory, Asst. Copy Editor April 23, 2024

Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial began on April 22, following a tumultuous jury selection. Looking toward deliberation, the question of juror impartiality is weighing heavily on the minds...

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled to enforce an 1864 abortion law which could prosecute doctors who provide abortions.

OPINION: Upholding abortion laws of the past hinders the future of America

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor April 16, 2024

For centuries, lawmakers have been pushing their personal beliefs onto women’s bodies, causing laws to be made to prevent women from accessing safe and legal abortion for the sake of their health. These...

Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

OPINION: Trump should be held accountable for his participation in the 2020 voting fraud

Ellie Gregory, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

Since the 2020 election, there has been a dispute about former President Donald Trump’s involvement in voter fraud and the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Courts have debated whether his presidential immunity...

OPINION: Outrage over Tucker Carlson’s interview with Putin is misplaced

OPINION: Outrage over Tucker Carlson’s interview with Putin is misplaced

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer February 14, 2024

A stooge, an obedient puppy, a fake journalist and an agent of the Kremlin. These are just some of the terms used to describe former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after it was announced that he would...

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