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Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died, democracy could follow

Barry Lewandowski, Contributing Writer September 28, 2020

It is not a question. It is not a debate. With the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the fate of American democracy hangs in the balance. Nine individuals sit on the Supreme Court,...

Trump continues to oppose mail-in voting, Republican party concerned

Trump continues to oppose mail-in voting, Republican party concerned

Amanda M. Castro, Managing Editor September 28, 2020

President Donald Trump’s operation to prevent mail-in voting for the elections this fall is raising fears among Republicans – especially in swing states – that his actions could negatively affect...

Decision 2020: Why vote for them?

Decision 2020: Why vote for them?

Barry Lewandowski, Contributing Writer September 28, 2020

The 2020 presidential election is just over a month away, and with absentee ballots soon to be distributed, students at the University of New Haven are making the case to vote for their candidates. According...

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies at 87

Amanda M. Castro, Managing Editor September 21, 2020

The Supreme Court announced Friday that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, lifelong advocate for gender equality, had died. Ginsburg died of complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family...

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Facebook and Twitter remove Russian accounts targeting Americans with political misinformation

Amanda M. Castro, Managing Editor September 4, 2020

On Tuesday, Facebook and Twitter announced the removal of 13 accounts connected to Russian spyware for spreading false news about racial justice and President Donald Trump's policies. According to the...

Let’s Get Political, Political

Let’s Get Political, Political

Mia Steadman, Contributing Writer March 31, 2020

We can poke fun at Boomers all we want, but they are beating us where it counts: at the polls. Gone are the days of changing the channel when politics come up or excusing yourself from the dinner table...

Is it Worth it to Vote in A Predominantly Blue or Red State?

Is it Worth it to Vote in A Predominantly Blue or Red State?

Matt Verrilli, Staff Writer March 11, 2020

Is it important for people in a red state like Arkansas or a blue state like Connecticut to vote for their party? In short, yes. It is possible to change the political climate of a state, though...

Youth Political Participation at an All-Time Low

Youth Political Participation at an All-Time Low

Amanda M. Castro, Contributing Writer October 26, 2019

Political participation and voter turnout among young people are at an all-time low. According to civicyouth.org, the national voter turnout in the United States 2016 presidential election was 46%. Similarly,...

West Haven Mayoral Candidates Debate

West Haven Mayoral Candidates Debate

Earl Alexander Givan, Contributing Writer September 10, 2019

The University of New Haven hosted the West Haven democratic mayoral debate between two of the three candidates, Mayor Nancy Rossi and former mayor Ed O’Brien.  The third candidate, Debbie Collins,...

Why I Believe and Support the Electoral College

Why I Believe and Support the Electoral College

Teresa Hoeckh, Guest Writer April 2, 2019

You hear it often: politicians, young and old, are looking to undo our Founding Fathers design to protect minority interests, direct power to the states, and stabilize our two-party system. Just a few...

Should Celebrities Weigh In On Politics?

Should Celebrities Weigh In On Politics?

Angela Tricarico, Contributing Writer November 28, 2018

It’s nearly impossible to be apolitical today, and that goes for celebrities in particular. Since the election of Donald Trump in 2016, celebrities have become more outspoken about their political beliefs,...

Protecting Our Diverse Democracy

Protecting Our Diverse Democracy

Sommers Smith, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

Our so-called-president Trump, is at it again, proving his blind reign to be an enforcement of destroying diversity in this country, as he tries to violate the constitution’s birthright clause, which...

Taylor Swift Breaks Political Silence

Taylor Swift Breaks Political Silence

Karina Krul, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2018

Taylor Swift has been in the spotlight for more than 12 years now, but she has never spoken publicly about her political beliefs. She has, however, spoken about sexual assault. In 2017, she was on...

The Fight for Equal Pay Continues

The Fight for Equal Pay Continues

Rebecca Tatera, Contributing Writer April 17, 2018

Listen up, ladies! If you are a senior about to work a new job after college, or you’re still in college and getting ready for your first internship, watch out for the gender wage gap. In honor of...

Trump has No Right to Build the Wall

Trump has No Right to Build the Wall

Rebecca Tatera, Contributing Writer April 17, 2018

Part of Donald Trump’s plan when he was elected as president was building a wall that separates the United States from Mexico. Now, until construction is finished, President Trump said, “we’re going...

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