The Next Four Years
Over the last few weeks, pundits and politicians have taken to the airwaves to offer hundreds of explanations for the
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Barack Obama
Election Collection
This past Friday evening, Science Center 199 was almost full. Around 80 Swarthmore alumni, professors, students and some residents from
Read morePresident Obama Wins Close Reelection: What Does It Mean?
Governor Romney’s loss Tuesday night gave me time to step back and think about why I care so much about
Read moreRecommendations for the Reelected Administration
The 2012 election is over, and President Obama is the decisive victor after winning most of the battleground states by
Read moreRomney’s Presidential Demeanor Contrasts Sharply With Obama’s Divisiveness
The first presidential debate produced a clear winner in Mitt Romney. Obama’s campaign failed at trying to spin the debate
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American Imperialism
I am rarely utterly without hope when it comes to the American government. There has hardly ever been a time
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Spinning the Debate
Last Wednesday, Mitt Romney cantered into Swarthmore College, albeit virtually on CNN. The Swarthmore Democrats, Swarthmore Conservatives, Students for Obama,
Read moreRomney to Visit Swarthmore for Rally
In a surprise announcement that bewildered students, faculty and members of the college administration, the Romney-Ryan campaign has declared a
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Secret Statements: When Public Figures Say Things They Don’t Want Overheard, It’s Not Always What It Sounds Like
In the age of technology, public figures — politicians, celebrities and others — find it hard to escape the constant
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Middle East Turmoil: Solidarity is Messy
Two years ago, a number of Swatties braved the February cold, dressed in white and marched across campus in a
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