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2016 Election
The case for Bernie
As we draw closer to the 2016 Presidential election, political discourse is heating up throughout the nation. But something is different this time...the millennial generation is far more involved in the political process than previous generations were. Read More
Race
Town hall meetings fall short, we need rapid change
After protesting and listing demands it seems that the University has responded with their usual passing of responsibility. Read More
SOTU
At SOTU, Obama delivers hopeful message of conciliation
President Obama, in his last major address to the nation, reminded us of the importance of working together. It’s time we listen. Read More
SOTU
With address, Obama fails to mend division
President Obama’s speech reflected his need to defend his legacy as president, at a time when a large majority of Americans believe that the country is headed in the wrong direction. Read More
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It has to stop: pro-gun rhetoric is costing lives
It's a matter of national security. Read More
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UR Parking: Charge us more, please
Last week, Campus Times Photo Editor Parsa Lotfi repeated a common complaint among students (“Park It, UR,” Nov. 12, Opinions). Parking permits cost a lot, and parking tickets are annoying. Wouldn’t it be great if we paid less and got away with more? It does seem, intuitively, that $450 or $500 a semester is a […]
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The hypocrisy of tolerance and free speech
A few weeks ago, Yale University’s Intercultural Affairs Committee sent an email to students reminding them to be culturally sensitive in selecting their Halloween costumes. The president’s action was an attempt to be conscious of the well-being of all Yale students and stemmed from the diversity of that university’s campus, a trait Yale and UR […]
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We deserve better debates
No, we’re not watching Lincoln-Douglas. That much should be apparent by now, whether you’re a Republican watching the Democrats’ debates, a Democrat watching the Republican debates or a Green Party holdover skimming channels. The debates, as they currently stand, are the debates that Kafka would’ve written. Questions have no bearing on answers, candidates speak in […]
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Assad is not guiltless in Islamic State’s growth
The Islamic State (IS) developed out of corruption from the Iraqi and Syrian governments in their oppression of Sunni civilians. In Syria, the development of both IS and the Syrian rebels now fighting against Assad is largely a result of the Syria government’s oppression. Nearby countries, however, are also to blame. For example, Turkey allowed […]
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The state of the Republican Party
On Oct. 28, the Republican Party finally nominated Rep. Paul Ryan to be the Speaker of the House. This came after Rep. John Boehner’s resignation from the position in September, following pressures from numerous political factions within the party. It took Paul Ryan quite some time to acknowledge that he is the best man for […]
