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The Victims of the Blue Tsunami

Ellie Dowek ’28 criticizes high-profile Democrats' abandonment of the transgender community during the 2026 midterms, arguing that sacrificing their rights for political gain is indefensible.

November 12, 2026

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Colorado Governor-Elect Phil Weiser ’90

Colorado Governor-Elect Phil Weiser ’90 discusses accountability, the attention economy, and the future of the Democratic Party.

November 12, 2026

Office Hours·Opinion

Office Hours: Faculty on the Relationship Between Pedagogy and Political Views

Faculty share their thoughts on how and to what extent professors should incorporate their political views into their teaching.

November 5, 2026

Opinion

The Most Obnoxious Blowhards in America

Teddy King-Pollet '28 criticizes a recent deplorable ad campaign and the broad hypocrisy of two prominent right-wing politicians.

October 29, 2026

Opinion

The Dining Hall Shows Regime Change Can Be Good

Arman Hanifpour '27 argues that we should be more less quick to reflexively condemn the idea of regime change, whether it comes to something as mundane as the Swarthmore Dining Hall or as consequential as war in the Middle East.

September 24, 2026

News·Polling

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

The Phoenix releases the results of its third semesterly survey of the student body on key campus issues, topics, and institutions.

April 30, 2026

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

Swarthmore's representative in Congress, Mary Gay Scanlon, discusses the politics of higher education, legislating under Trump, and this political moment.

April 16, 2026

News

The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

History Professor Ahmad Shokr discusses the larger implications of American intervention in the Middle East.

April 16, 2026

News

Chris Van Hollen ’83 H’14 On His Fiery Year in the Senate

Senator Chris Van Hollen ’83 discusses his political approach to an increasingly progressive and outspoken role in the national scene.

April 9, 2026

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ’62 H’93

Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses the role emotions played among Trump supporters and how understanding them helps us move forward.

April 9, 2026

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The Victims of the Blue Tsunami

The Phoenix in Conversation with Colorado Governor-Elect Phil Weiser ’90

Office Hours: Faculty on the Relationship Between Pedagogy and Political Views

The Most Obnoxious Blowhards in America

The Dining Hall Shows Regime Change Can Be Good

Spring ’26 Student Body Poll Results

The Phoenix in Conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D – PA05)

The Iran War in Context: A Conversation with Professor Ahmad Shokr

Chris Van Hollen ’83 H’14 On His Fiery Year in the Senate

The Phoenix in Conversation with Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild ’62 H’93

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