A Shutdown of Decency: On Kevin Hassett’s Comments
Jan. 25 marked the end of the longest government shutdown in United States history. During the 35 days that the
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Six Swatties Arrested in Capitol Climate Change Protest
Over 150 members of Sunrise — including 14 Swatties — descended on the Capitol on Tues, Nov. 13 to demand
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New Global Studies Minor to be Offered in Fall 2019
In spring 2019, Swarthmore will offer a new interdisciplinary Global Studies minor. Associate Professor of Political Science Ayse Kaya and
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Dems Win House and Sweep Delco, Swat Turnout Strong
Tuesday, November 6 was a historic night for elections both in Swarthmore and across the country due to upsets and
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New GOTV Committee Aims to Boost Low Student Voter Turnout
Only 24.8 percent of registered Swarthmore students voted in the 2014 midterm elections, a percentage lower than the national average
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Nikki Haley Left, But We Should Remember What She Did
Unexpectedly, on October 9, Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, announced that she will be leaving the
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Jess King is a Candidate to Watch
When one thinks about progressive politics, it is likely that rural Pennsylvania is not the first location to come to
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Congressional candidates debate gun policy at forum
On Monday, April 30, Delaware County United for Sensible Gun Policy held a forum at the college for candidates running
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This morning I woke up and started listening to my Rachel Maddow podcast as I do most mornings. This particular
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Pa. gerrymandering ruling moves college into competitive 7th district
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court released a new congressional map on February 19th. The map was a remedy the Republican-majority Pa.
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