Considering Abortion Politics
Several members of my family voted for Trump due to their opposition to abortion. As someone who supports abortion rights,
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Why is Section 230 a Big Deal?
In the wake of the January 6 attack at the Capitol and the subsequent banning of Donald Trump from Facebook,
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Students Prioritize Stakes, Flock to Joe Biden
Given the unprecedented momentum of the upcoming presidential election, students at the college seem to be more inclined than ever
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Judy Shelton is a Disastrous Choice for the Federal Reserve
Last summer, President Trump announced that he would nominate Judy Shelton, a conservative economist, to serve on the Board of
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Iran and 2020: What Does Peace Mean?
From the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani to increased U.S. sanctions on Iran, tensions between the U.S. and Iran
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Investigation of Tax Evasion Deserves More Attention
Earlier this month, The New York Times published an extensive investigation of the Trump family’s widespread tax evasion schemes entitled
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How to See Through Politicians’ Claims About the State of the Economy
Many Swarthmore students will decide to pursue careers in public service, including some as economists at agencies such as the
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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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Blue Apron Is Not the Answer
Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As
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International student enrollments at Swat rise while national numbers fall
An Open Doors Report Survey done by the Institute of International Education showed that the number of new international students
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