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Review: Long-awaited book lacks informative story

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • July 4, 2020

When John Bolton announced he was writing a book about his experience as national security adviser, pandemonium ensued.

Review: Country album reflects on current politics

By Elijah de Castro • June 7, 2020

The Indigo Girls' latest album tackles the current political scene and growing up as an LGBT youth in the American south.

Commentary: Comedy provides crucial relief from politics

By Gavin Berger • October 3, 2019

Comedy brings light to a dark world. We’re all just trying to get through life, so why not laugh a little?

Editorial: College’s program shows commitment to refugees

September 26, 2019

Violence, persecution, natural disaster and war have forced millions of people to flee their home countries and seek refuge in other nations.

Commentary: Harmful language around immigration inspires violence

By Suzannah Van Gelder • September 12, 2019

Over the past several years in the United States, the rhetoric surrounding immigration has become nothing short of volatile.

National Recap: Former staffer sues Trump for alleged assault

By Meredith Burke, Opinion Editor • February 27, 2019

Hassan Zavareei, Johnson’s attorney, said Johnson is filing the lawsuit because she cannot be silent about Trump’s abuses any longer.

Ithaca locals protest the resignation of Jeff Sessions

By Ben Kaplan, Senior Writer • November 9, 2018

A large crowd of locals Ithacans gathered on The Commons to protest the recent resignation of former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

‘Past Deadline’: Trump’s gender definition impact

November 8, 2018

On this episode of “Past Deadline,” host Sierra Guardiola talks with Staff Writer Rachel Heller about her article on the Trump administration’s potential removal of protections for transgender...

National Recap: Birthright citizenship under threat

October 31, 2018

For years, Trump has decried “anchor babies,” who he claims cause unauthorized immigrants to stay in the U.S. However, this is the first legal action Trump has planned on taking against them.

Real lives, fake news

By Elizabeth Bierly, Staff Writer • October 22, 2018

When our own biases begin to censor news for us, it’s a slippery slope between questioning the necessity of the freedom of the press — or eliminating it completely.

National Recap: Kavanaugh’s confirmation causes controversy

By Meredith Burke, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2018

Kavanaugh was appointed to the Supreme Court by a 50-48 vote in the Senate — the narrowest Supreme Court justice vote in modern history — almost entirely divided by party lines.

Review: ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ fans political flames

By Liam Conway, Staff Writer • October 2, 2018

“Fahrenheit 11/9” is a film that entices the viewer to take action, any action, that will help make America great, because it never has been.