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Has “American Liberalism” strayed from its roots?

Ben Falcon, Opinion Columnist • September 9, 2021

Today, modern American liberalism, for better or for worse, is being defined by “big government” and the belief that government is the cure for all ills. It begets the question of if American liberalism...

Biden Defeats Trump — So What’s Next For Democrats?

Ben Falcon • November 11, 2020

While Biden’s win was decisive, the polarized brand of the Democratic party appears to still be an issue.

Students contend with uncertainty of election

Dana Nichols • November 5, 2020

Days after election day, students of all political ideologies left hanging for results

Refusing to vote in the presidential election is dangerous

Bella Spangher • October 27, 2020

I try not to use generalizations in my writing, but I do not mince words when I type: Voting for Joe Biden is the most important thing any citizen of the United States can do right now. With this sentence,...

Hindsight doesn’t always have to be 2020

Ben Falcon • October 27, 2020

illustration by Gabrielle RodriguezTuesday, Nov. 3 will be a historic day in more ways than one. In seven days, we elect 35 United States senators, 435 members of Congress, 13 state governors and one leader...

The many cases for Joe Biden

Ben Falcon • October 21, 2020

Don’t let anyone tell you that your vote doesn’t matter. Vote for Joe!

A voter’s guide to 2020’s presidential candidates

Kayla Padilla • September 30, 2020

Here’s what you need to know about Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump

Far from a “consolation prize”: A woman VP will be a triumph for all

Ben Falcon • May 8, 2020

Here are the top 10 women who could be the Democratic vice presidential nominee.

Bye, bye, Bernie. It’s Biden’s time

Ben Falcon • April 22, 2020

Illustration by Andrea NebhutWe are all ridin’ with Biden now. Last week, former Vice President Joe Biden took up the mantle of leadership for the Democratic Party after Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders...

Why we should beware of the “Bern”

Ben Falcon • January 30, 2020

Sanders embodies a leftist version of the many things that I view to be most problematic with Trump

How many Democratic candidates does it take to be president? Not 20.

Ben Falcon • September 5, 2019

Illustration by Andrea NebhutIn light of the recent stampede of Democratic presidential candidates dropping out of the race, one would hope that the field has finally been whittled down to the crème...