Tagged - american politics

Rise of the far right in the U.K. and the U.S., as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant

Until this year, the U.K. was under the center-right rule of its Conservative Party for the past 14 years. The American Republican Party is more socially right and populist than the Conservative Party, especially under Trump’s leadership. Read More

Mamdani: restarting the heart of the Democratic Party

Zohran Mamdani is the defibrillator that the party needs in order to fight against the MAGA movement in 2028. Read More

No, political violence is not okay. Neither is misrepresenting the facts afterward.

Drawing a connection to the political leanings of Kirk’s killer, prior to discovering the suspect’s views, and a greater theme of leftist political violence is unfounded and inflammatory. Read More

The DeLorme report: We must end political violence

The shooting of Charlie Kirk is a crucial moment in this country's recent history; a moment in which we can define who we are as Americans.  Read More

The DeLorme report: Politics is so political

Why have we made it okay in our democracy to allow such divisive events — both monetarily exorbitant and time-consuming — to take over our political conversation?  Read More

The DeLorme Report: Trump’s America only policy is an ignorant one in Ukraine

I’d never thought that a hasty White House visit from a foreign leader would shift my opinion on a subject more than Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington. After the encounter between Zelenskyy and President Trump, I feel reaffirmed in a few of my beliefs about foreign policy and international conflict. First, I feel some […]

Muerte a la Migra

The nightmare of full deportation has no chance of realization. But it is still our responsibility to protect our most vulnerable compatriots from senseless cruelty. Read More

University appoints new provost: Nicole Sampson

Nicole Sampson, professor of chemistry, was named University Provost January, effective Feb. 1.  Read More

The issue with renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America”

It reinforces the idea of American exceptionalism, and furthers the increasingly accurate worldwide perception that the U.S. has no regard for its neighbors and allies. Read More

The DeLorme Report: Canada’s conservatives are paving a path for the West

While I am cautious about allowing power to be given to the far-right, I am realistic in recognizing that the center-right is economically beneficial for the middle class. Read More