Ashton EllisStaff Writer With congressional races around the United States heating up as we head toward Election Day on Nov. 7th, it is an appropriate time to ask, “What would a Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives do with power?” The short answers, their length matched only by their vagueness, include, hold the Bush Administration accountable, get out of … [Read more...] about What can blue do for you? (not much)
Perspectives
Bush’s detainee legislation disregards international law
Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant On Sept. 29, Congress passed the detainee treatment bill, a completely unnecessary and volatile piece of legislation that grants President Bush even greater powers in his feeble efforts to salvage his War on Terror by allowing him to bypass critical parts of the Geneva Conventions and effectively ignore the writ of habeas corpus. Not only is … [Read more...] about Bush’s detainee legislation disregards international law
Empty rhetoric does not solve Iraq’s problems
Marc ChoquetteAssistant Perspectives Editor Silent for so long, the comparisons of the war in Iraq to the Vietnam War have returned. They have come out of context as usual, this time from the President’s interview with ABC reporter George Stephanopoulos aired on Oct. 18. The media jumped all over it, diverting us nicely from the issue at hand. The issue at hand should not be … [Read more...] about Empty rhetoric does not solve Iraq’s problems
Lieberman, America’s senator?
Troy SenikStaff Writer Robin Williams’ most recent film, “Man of the Year” represents the embodiment of a trend that has been ubiquitous in the American electorate over the past several years. To wit, it wonders aloud at the possibility of a national leader plucked from outside the realm of professional politics, free from cornfed partisan bilge and ready to tell Americans the … [Read more...] about Lieberman, America’s senator?
Poverty persists while campaigns waste millions
Jim CohenStaff Writer In the remaining days before the midterm elections, Americans have heard the media and our political leaders shout talking points of “underage page scandal,” “corruption” and “cut and run.” One political party is fighting to hold on to power even though it has lost the support of many Americans. The other political party is trying to figure out how to sell … [Read more...] about Poverty persists while campaigns waste millions