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Media Trumps All

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Art by Sybil ZhangJournalists have played an important role in politics for centuries. However, in his first couple of days in office President Donald Trump has declared a war on journalists and the media, according to Julian Zelizer's article, "President Trump's dangerous war on the media," published Jan. 25 by CNN. With so much opposition already on Trump's plate, the … [Read more...] about Media Trumps All

Don’t Overlook American Interference

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Art by Peau PorotesanoIn a news conference on Jan. 11, President-Elect Donald Trump expressed agreement with "the conclusions of United States intelligence officials that Moscow had interfered in the election to help him win," according to Julie Herschfield Davis and Maggie Haberman's article "Donald Trump Concedes Russia's Interference in Election" published Jan. 11 by The New … [Read more...] about Don’t Overlook American Interference

Open Your Mind to the Other Side

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Art/Graphic by Sybil ZhangActress Meryl Streep’s acceptance speech at the Golden Globes for the Cecil B. DeMille Award was a poignant defense of Hollywood and an articulate attack on President-Elect Donald Trump. Nearly everyone in the audience nodded in agreement, as did many of those who actually take the time to watch the Golden Globes. After, celebrities and viewers … [Read more...] about Open Your Mind to the Other Side

Professors and President Benton Respond to President-elect Trump’s Win

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Image by Evelyn LeeEditor's note: The following section is a series of statements from Pepperdine professors and President Andrew K. Benton in response to the recent election of president-elect Donald Trump. These statements are directed at both the Pepperdine community and the world at large, and do not represent the opinion of Pepperdine Graphic Media — they are the … [Read more...] about Professors and President Benton Respond to President-elect Trump’s Win

Congress, It’s On You

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Graphic by Nate BartonElection night was shocking. As the media, political analysts and half of the American public waited expectantly for Democratic presidential nominee Clinton’s victory and, maybe if they were lucky, a Democratic Senate, the other half of the American public had a very different plan. By the end of the night, the GOP maintained its majority in both … [Read more...] about Congress, It’s On You