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Real Talk with Drew: The Republican Party has lost me

It’s simple — there is no longer a plane of rational discussion between Republicans and Democrats. Granted, I have several issues with the Dems, but I’ll save that for a later article and focus on the Republican Party today. It all started when I was out in South Carolina visiting family over the summer; there […]

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Opinion: Sorority rush and the perils of the pledge

When it comes to rushing, sometimes you need to know when to call it quits. By Emily McPeak

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Opinion: Presidential hopefuls have finally entered the digital age

Candidates are aiming more for social media audiences, but that might be counterproductive for the political climate in general. by Emily McPeak

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Jared to the Left: Insane policies at the Mexican border

The government wants to keep migrants out, but there’s no reason that we should. By Jared Conner

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Jared to the Left: Make this Labor Day count

College students need the Workers’ Movement, and it could use our help, too. By Jared Conner

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Jared to the Left: Climate change needs tougher activism, and soon

This is the worst time for the green movement to be playing nice. By Jared Conner

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Jared to the Left: “Smart guns” in a violent country

Safer gun technology won’t solve our bigger problem. By Jared Conner

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Jared to the Left: Netanyahu hits a new low in Washington, D.C.

The Israeli Prime Minister invited Congressional Republicans into his dream world this Tuesday. By Jared Conner

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Jared to the Left: the age of the Celebrity-in-Chief

Democracy in the age of the public president, and how we can actually participate in real democracy. By Jared Conner

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Jared to the Left: Is Russia really the aggressor?

Why we shouldn’t be so quick to blame Putin for the violence in Ukraine. By Jared Conner

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