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
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Sexism Still Thrives in America
Graphic by Nate BartonSexism doesn't exist anymore. At least that's what more than half of men and about a third of women in America think, according to a study written by Hannah Fingerhut titled "In Both Parties, Men and Women Differ over whether Women Still Face Obstacles to Progress," published Aug. 16 by Pew Research.However, in the 2016 Presidential Election, the nation … [Read more...] about Sexism Still Thrives in America
Understand the Privilege of Voting for Trump
Graphic by Darylynn HortonVoting for Donald Trump is a privilege I, unfortunately, do not have as a Black person here in the United States. I don’t have the privilege to be blind to the social injustices taking place in the world because I encounter them every time I walk out the door. As an ethnic minority, I am afraid for the results of this election. I am afraid of … [Read more...] about Understand the Privilege of Voting for Trump
Staff Editorial: As Students and U.S. Citizens, We Must Vote
Art/Graphic by Peau PorotesanoWhile many students may feel less inclined to vote this election due to their dislike of the presidential candidates, there is much more to the ballot than the fate of the future leader of the U.S.Important issues being debated this year, including some prevalent topics like immigration reform, economic policies, social issues such as abortion and … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: As Students and U.S. Citizens, We Must Vote
Young Moderates Refuse to Settle for Trump
Art by Peau PorotesanoI should be a Republican. I'm fairly politically moderate, but my whole family is die-hard Republican. I even wore a McCain-Palin T-shirt in eighth grade after they had lost the election. However, this year is the first time I will vote in a presidential election, and I have found myself in some kind of political wasteland. I, and other would-be … [Read more...] about Young Moderates Refuse to Settle for Trump