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Editorial: Election Day does not decide our success or downfall

Editorial: Election Day does not decide our success or downfall

By The Ithacan November 13, 2024
No politician, party or policy can save or condemn us. In the wake of election results that may put many of Ithaca College’s community members at risk, we need a reminder that our civic duty does not end or begin with Election Day.

Ithaca College students react to the 2024 presidential election

Ithaca College students respond to the 2024 presidential election. The students were interviewed before and after the results of the presidential election were announced. These responses were selected through brief, impromptu interviews with campus community members. They are not representative of the entire Ithaca College community, and have been edited for clarity and length.
2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

2024 General Election Special Edition: ballot breakdown and voter guide

November 5, 2024
Dates and deadlines • Local polling locations • FAQs • Local judicial positions • Congressional race • NY Senate race • U.S. senator race for NY • Presidential race
The Tompkins County Board of Elections has worked to make voting more accessible through accessible voting machines and in-person events in senior living homes.

Tompkins County works to make voting more accessible for marginalized communities

By Taylor Borash, Assistant News Editor October 9, 2024
As voters across the nation prepare to head to the polls Nov. 5, Tompkins County advocacy groups are taking extra steps to make the voices of marginalized populations heard by preventing roadblocks specific to each community.

Commentary: Campus community shares thoughts on 2024 elections

By Chloe Johnston, Opinion Editor October 2, 2024
These responses were selected through brief, impromptu interviews with campus community members.
Richard Martin writes about the need for democratic engagement to go beyond the voting booth.

Commentary: Democracy does not start or end at the ballot box

By Richard Martin October 2, 2024
As the 2024 election rapidly approaches, both parties dove headfirst into existential rhetoric. “This will be the most important election of our lives,” said 75% of Americans according to PBS. This was supposed to be the case in 2020 and 2016. Come to think of it, why would any party tell you otherwise? Isn’t the goal to motivate the most people to go vote? Americans are increasingly frustrated with the state of politics. No matter who has power, things are incredibly expensive, our global reputation continues to plummet and we are faced with ongoing fascism. We must have a candid conversation and ask ourselves: “What did we get out of our vote?
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