Bernie Sanders should be the 2020 Democratic nominee
Vadim Trubetskoy, Writer
January 29, 2019
I’m convinced that there is no better person to face off against President Trump in 2020 than Bernie Sanders.
Why Matthew Whitaker is harmful to America
Katie Scott, Writer
January 23, 2019
The fact that President Trump would appoint such an adamant opponent of Mueller’s investigation shows he will do whatever it takes to save his presidency.
The migrant caravans are here— now what?
Amelia Marceau, Writer
January 21, 2019
The struggle at the border has only just begun.
The controversy behind John Chau and the Sentinelese people
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
December 26, 2018
The difficulty of retrieving Chau's body and allowing his death to go unpunished has sparked outrage across the United States.
Kanye West’s failed attempt to “Make America Great Again”
Olivia Amato, Contributor
December 17, 2018
Now that the rapper has recused himself from politics, students weigh in on his influence
6ix9ine, SoundCloud rap and the destruction of a platform
Trevor Wilson, Writer
December 6, 2018
SoundCloud rap, in its own right, has grown into a subgenre, but only at the cost of stripping away any originality from what was once a great platform.
Is Kamala Harris the new face of the Democratic party?
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
November 28, 2018
Kamala Harris has established herself as the new face of the Democratic party because of her progressive legislation and immense popularity.
Why women in Congress matter
Amelia Marceau, Writer
November 14, 2018
A record number of women were elected to Congress last week, making the 116th Congress one of the most diverse in American history.
UMass Democrats host Sen. Elizabeth Warren, gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez
Katherine Scott, Writer
November 5, 2018
Elizabeth Warren and Jay Gonzalez discuss their policies and the upcoming election.
How the 2018 midterm elections could affect you
Nicholas Ponzio, Writer
November 5, 2018
Here's what could happen, depending on who wins in the House and Senate.
Assembling millennial activists: Three ways to start your own political revolution
Darian Barlow, Contributor
November 2, 2018
Whether you have been “woke” for years or are just now opening your eyes to the big and scary world, you can follow these universal steps to take our country's future into our own hands.
Anonymous writing: treason or resistance?
Amelia Marceau, Contributing Writer
October 15, 2018
Is the New York Times anonymous op-ed an act of treason, or an act of resistance against the Trump administration?
Vincent Rossi, Writer
“Not left. Not right. Forward.” has become one of the campaign slogans that indicates his disinterest in playing sides during a very hyper-partisan time in our country.
Andrew Yang wants to make America think harder
“Not left. Not right. Forward.” has become one of the campaign slogans that indicates his disinterest in playing sides during a very hyper-partisan time in our country.
I am successful because of my autism, not despite it
Until recently, I had always viewed my autism as a detraction, a deficit and a deficiency. The self-doubt was all consuming—until I changed my mindset and did some searching, both internally and on the internet.
Why Kanye West’s new projects are worth the wait
In an unsurprising move, Kanye West has delayed the release of his new album, “Jesus Is King.”