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Column: Out-of-touch politicians desperately try to connect with voters

Column: Out-of-touch politicians desperately try to connect with voters

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • March 23, 2021
If dystopia is career politicians talking directly into the ears of their constituents for hours on end, then we’re living it.
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.

Confirm Neil Gorsuch

By Kyle Stewart • March 22, 2017
Through captivating narratives and occasional humor, he is known for making his decisions engaging and accessible to all audiences.

Ethics is not a partisan issue

By Emma Whitestone • February 22, 2017
Political strategy is not uncommon in Congress, but our president’s potentially being influenced by Russia is not a partisan issue.
Frances Johnson '16 writes about the debacle in having family members that supported Trump despite his hateful rhetoric toward minorities.

Commentary: Mixed-race families may face political divides

By Frances Johnson • November 30, 2016
What they — and many other people — don’t understand is that comments berating one or more groups of people are all-encompassing.

Stein recount is a reasonable request

By Emma Whitestone • November 29, 2016
Considering how important the presidential election is, even slim possibilities need to be considered.

Ithacan alumnus captures Trump rally photos in New York City

By Graham Hebel • November 11, 2016
It was raining as we set out from Union Square, part of a crowd of thousands, raising our collective voice against hate and intolerance.
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.
Ithaca college students watch election results in IC Square on Nov. 9.

Students shocked as Donald Trump elected president

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • November 8, 2016
Citizens across the United States and the state of New York are voting in the 2016 election Nov. 8.
From left, Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) is looking for a fourth term in the House of Representatives. His challenger John Plumb is looking to unseat him.

Q&A: Candidates for NY District 23 discuss policy positions

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • November 2, 2016
Incumbent Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and challenger John Plumber are vying to represent New York's District 23 in the House of Representatives.

Clinton needs a civics lesson

By Kyle Stewart • October 25, 2016
Our judicial system was designed to remain above the political whims of the day, as is evidenced by lifetime appointments of justices.

Trump’s misogyny represents a larger problem

By Emma Whitestone • October 25, 2016
Unfortunately, our society has not gotten past misogyny, and women still have to deal with harassment on a daily basis.
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