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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

Interviews·News

The Phoenix in Conversation with Prof. Daniel Laurison on Political Disconnection

Prof. Daniel Laurison talks about his research on political disconnection among working-class people and shares his insights on election, political (non)participation, and democracy.

April 2, 2026

Opinion

Show Don’t Tell: Make Government Fun Again

Teddy King-Pollet '28 argues that Democrats should embrace social media as a tool to bridge the gap between citizens and politicians and make the tangible effects of their policies more clear to the general public.

April 2, 2026

Features

‘We Can’t Bring Ourselves to Washington, Right?’ Personal Reflections on Congresswoman Scanlon’s Chester Town Hall

Interesting observations and reflections from a recent town hall with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon.

February 5, 2026

Opinion

An End of Semester Reflection from the Opinions Editors

Opinions section editors reflect on the past semester and discuss the importance of providing an inclusive window into the campus zeitgeist.

December 11, 2025

Opinion

Students Criticize Karine Jean-Pierre’s Controversial Visit to Campus

Several students share their critical thoughts on former Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's visit to campus, emphasizing the general incoherence of her talk as well as her unwillingness to condemn US support for Israel's assault on Gaza.

November 20, 2025

Features

Professor Salvador Rangel on his Journey Through Academia and the Current Political Environment

Assistant Professor of Sociology Salvador Rangel sits down with Rafael Karpowitz '27 to discuss his life experiences and thoughts on sociology, higher education, and the current political environment.

October 23, 2025

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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

The Phoenix in Conversation with Prof. Daniel Laurison on Political Disconnection

‘We Can’t Bring Ourselves to Washington, Right?’ Personal Reflections on Congresswoman Scanlon’s Chester Town Hall

An End of Semester Reflection from the Opinions Editors

Students Criticize Karine Jean-Pierre’s Controversial Visit to Campus

Professor Salvador Rangel on his Journey Through Academia and the Current Political Environment

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