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In his memoir, “A Promised Land,” President Barack Obama had the potential to come to terms with the shortcomings of his administration, but instead he creates an idyllic image of himself. The book is well written for a political memoir, but it is not truthful.

Review: Obama’s memoir makes too many excuses

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • December 9, 2020
In his memoir, “A Promised Land,” President Barack Obama had the potential to come to terms with the shortcomings of his administration, but instead he creates an idyllic image of himself.
National Recap: Stacey Abrams makes significant gains for Democratic Party

National Recap: Stacey Abrams makes significant gains for Democratic Party

By John Turner, Opinion Editor • November 10, 2020
Stacey Abrams, a one-time candidate for Georgia governor, has been credited with helping to garner more Democratic support in Georgia.
Senior Emma Whitestone watches the results of the 2016 race during an election-watching event in IC Square. She writes that progressives must be welcomed more by Democrats.

Commentary: Democratic Party must recognize progressive voices

By Emma Whitestone, Columnist • November 9, 2016
Democrats need to make sure they are taking into account the concerns of progressives in any party initiatives.
Jim Hightower, Texas populist, political activist and radio commentator, spoke about the independent media and engaged in a Q&A with the audience Sept. 24 in Emerson Suites.

Q&A: Texas radio personality discusses politics and media

By Elena Piech, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2015
You can’t buy a president for $31.20, but you can buy a president who will not be bought for $31.20.

Senate rejects democratic bill to refinance student loans

By Sabrina Knight, Staff Writer • September 24, 2014
Despite the United States Senate’s recent rejection of a bill proposed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusettsthat would help lower student debt, Warren and other members of the Democratic Party are still actively pushing to lower interest rates for refinancing.

Video: Snap Judgment – Most important issues in presidential campaign

By Tiffany Ruff • October 22, 2012
As the presidential campaign draws closer we asked students what issues they thought were most important in the presidential campaign.
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