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Handling the Tsarnaevs

Sometimes, the systems that we love in theory seem objectionable when actually put to the test, and we let them slip and fall by the wayside. All too often, when it comes to criminal justice, we are over-eager to forget about our
May 2, 2013

Parties Gear Up For South Carolina House Race

Just when you thought America was done with elections for a while, another race has succeeded in garnering the attention of the national media, spawning a series of attacks and negative ads, and transfixing the attention of political junkies everywhere. What’s unique
May 2, 2013

Politicizing Tragedies

Two weeks ago, the nation was thrown into shock. One of our country’s most dear sporting events was attacked, our friends and family were thrown into danger, and our most historic and beloved city was shut down entirely. Within 24 hours, and
May 2, 2013
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Op-Ed: In Defense of Our Endowment

Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG. Op-Ed Submitted
April 29, 2013

The Minds of Others

After the tragic Boston Marathon bombings last week, the Internet was abuzz with tweeters, bloggers, and posters filling cyberspace with information. Like many recent world events, the social media response to the bombings became a part of their story. Links to news
April 25, 2013
Tasha Lewis '12 and Jes Downing '12 reveal their Dark Marks

Open Letter: History Students for Fossil Fuel Divestment

Dear Swarthmore Board of Managers, As history students at Swarthmore College, we support the campaign to divest our school from the fossil fuel industry. Our classes in the Swarthmore History Department have taught us about the appalling long-term impacts of resource extraction.
April 25, 2013

Boston Shows Importance of Being Prepared

Americans generally accept a role for government in meeting a number of important national needs. Defense, schools, roads, bridges, public health and safety, and courts are all services that we as a society support with tax dollars as components of government policy.
April 25, 2013
Tasha Lewis '12 and Jes Downing '12 reveal their Dark Marks

Open Letter: History Faculty for Divestment

To the Board of Managers: On behalf of the members of the Department of History, I am writing in support of Mountain Justice’s campaign to have Swarthmore College divest its endowment from the fossil fuel industry. I hope you will agree with
April 25, 2013
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