The Suffolk Journal

Campain commentary: Institutional changes after the 2016 election

Maggie Randall • November 11, 2016

Donald Trump earned the 270 necessary electoral votes on Tuesday to win the presidential election. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lost the election, although she still won the popular vote by over...

Keystone XL: Plenty of risks, few benefits

February 4, 2015

By Ian Kea In the three months since Republicans swept November’s midterm elections, the new majority in Congress has wasted little time in passing a bill that approves the construction of the Keystone...

Baker surpasses Coakley to become governor

Connie Lai and Thalia Yunen • November 5, 2014

After a tight gubernatorial race, Charlie Baker emerged as Massachusetts' 72nd governor when Martha Coakley conceded Wednesday morning, according to The Associated Press. As of 1:50 a.m. Wednesday morning,...

Massachusetts voters should back Democrats to get results

Ian Kea • September 17, 2014

On the night of the primary elections, Tuesday Sept. 9, I was pleased to see scandal-ridden Suffolk Law grad John Tierney, the incumbent, fall to progressive Democrat Seth Moulton. Moulton...

Suffolk Democrats hear arguments from Congressional candidtes for endorsement

Ivan Favelevic • March 28, 2013

The Suffolk University Democrats held a meet and greet with Congressional candidates. The hour-long affair was held in a semi-debate style and moderated by president of the club, Conor Finley. Candidates...

SU Dems Discuss Hot Topics with the Speaker of the House

March 28, 2013

Melissa Hanson Asst. News Editor On the cold yet sunny afternoon of March 5, the Suffolk University Democrats visited the State House for a memorable discussion with the Speaker of the House, Robert...

Editor’s word: Oct. 24, 2012

October 24, 2012

We’re taking a break from our print edition next week so that the staff can enjoy Halloween for the first time in four years. That makes this our last issue before election day (we’ll return Wednesday,...

SuperPACs are obsessed with negativity…. We are over it

Megan Dutra • October 3, 2012

With Democrats defending 23 Senate seats along with the Presidency, the topic of Republicans possibly gaining control has been on the minds of every politico. With all this uncertainty comes a wave of...

SuffolkGOP and College Democrats debate state and national issues

Michael Christina • December 3, 2010

Michael Christina Journal Staff The Student Government Association hosted its annual political debate in the Sawyer Café Wednesday night, where the SuffolkGOP squared off with the College Democrats....

Suffolk Dems and GOP spar in charity basketball match

Mike Giannattasio • September 22, 2010

Mike Giannattasio Journal Staff Games are much more fun to watch when there is trash talking leading up to it. This is exactly why the first annual Suffolk Democrats versus Suffolk GOP basketball game...

The GOP ReTort to Health Reform

March 3, 2010

Article by: Edmund Plamowski, Jr. "The solution Republicans should offer for health reform is no health reform" Over the past year, as Democrats in Congress have pushed their proposals for the socialization...