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A humanitarian approach to Syria: Views from an expert and an immigrant

The U.S. could do more to help resolve the conflict in Syria, but this may not mean more aggressive military assaults. By Emily McPeak

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Reporting, with optimism, in the age of alternative facts

Editor of ProPublica Joe Sexton gave the keynote address at a CMCI conference on Saturday. By Emily McPeak

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Success of President Trump’s first 100 days debated at Conference on World Affairs

Four panelists sat down to discuss Trump’s first 100 days, saying the president is anything but predictable. By Emily McPeak

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McPeak’s McPolitics: Trump’s alternative reality

When faced with a reality he did not like, President Trump instead chose to construct one with his own alternative facts. By Emily McPeak

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Opinion: Vote recounts and the Electoral College

An opinion on why a recount in the presidential election might not change anything. By Emily McPeak

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Election outcomes: Props 107 and 108 pass for primary elections; minimum wage will increase

Here are the voting results on the amendments, propositions and city issues Boulder voters saw on their ballot. By Emily McPeak

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Breaking: Donald Trump wins Florida

CNN has called Florida for Donald Trump. By Emily McPeak

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CUI’s full voter guide: Election 2016

Here is a complete cheat sheet of the candidates and initiatives Colorado voters see on their ballot. By Emily McPeak

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Our Stance: New Era’s not-so-independent voting guide

Before heading to the polls, Boulder residents must take note of the liberal bias of New Era Colorado’s 2016 voting guide. By Emily McPeak

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Politics 101: Breaking down the second presidential debate

Emily McPeak breaks down the highlights from the second presidential debate.

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