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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

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 15, 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 15, 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...

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

OPINION: Trump’s legal battles show unfair application of justice

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

With just under one year to go until the next presidential election, the 2024 race for the White House has already been one of the most unpredictable and unconventional election cycles in recent memory.  The...

OPINION: The electoral college should be preserved

OPINION: The electoral college should be preserved

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

Every four years, Americans head to the voting booth to cast their votes for the president of the United States. While Americans believe they are voting for the president, it is actually the Electoral...

OPINION: If Trump skips the third republican debate, it could spell the end of his campaign

OPINION: If Trump skips the third republican debate, it could spell the end of his campaign

Aidan Burns, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

NBC News will host the third Republican primary debate in Miami on Nov. 8. The candidates expected to appear are Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and...

The U.S. Federal Government is unprepared for whats currently happening in the world

The U.S. Federal Government is unprepared for what’s currently happening in the world

Aidan Burns, Journal Contributor October 30, 2023

In the wake of both global and domestic tragedies, governments should be responding with strong, inspiring leadership. Unfortunately, the United States federal government has not been operating at a competent...

OPINION: Social media is a beneficial tool for politicians

OPINION: Social media is a beneficial tool for politicians

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

In recent election cycles, the social media activity of our government officials has been a widely debated topic. According to Florida International University and the University of South Florida, 83%...

OPINION: RFK Jr is Americas last hope for national unity

OPINION: RFK Jr is America’s last hope for national unity

Aidan Burns, Journal Contributor October 17, 2023

For the entirety of the modern era, the two-party system has dominated politics in America. Both Republicans and Democrats have all of the power at the state and federal levels. Because of this restricting...

OPINION:  Robert Kennedy Jr. will not win the presidential race- here’s why

OPINION: Robert Kennedy Jr. will not win the presidential race- here’s why

Ellie Gregory, Journal Contributor October 17, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., current presidential candidate and nephew of former Democratic President John F. Kennedy has chosen to run as an independent instead of with the Democratic party. This decision will...

Jim Jordan speaking in Phoenix at the AmericaFest in 2021.

OPINION: The GOP must unite around Jim Jordan’s speakership candidacy

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

Just over two weeks ago, the United States Congress made history, as now-former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his post in a 216-210 vote. Since then, the House of Representatives still does...

OPINION: The Republican party is crumbling and democracy is at risk

OPINION: The Republican party is crumbling and democracy is at risk

Madeline Reyes, Journal Contributor October 4, 2023

The Republican party is a mess right now. What once seemed like a united fortress against “wokeness” has turned into a trivial fight club highlighted by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green calling Colorado...

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