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Roger Stone.
(Public Domain/Lizzie Ochoa)

Roger Stone’s Destructive Path Through Washington

Amelia Marceau, Writer February 13, 2019
Roger Stone has single-handedly been in more major political scandals in the past 47 years than anyone else in history.
The Flag of Venezuela.

Venezuela: Two Unofficial Presidents, One Country in Turmoil

Faith Cardoza, Writer February 12, 2019
How did one of the richest and most democratic Latin American countries end up in such a state of turmoil?
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Julián Castro: The San Antonio Dark Horse making a 2020 run

Katherine Scott, Writer February 8, 2019
With a solid foundation of Democratic ideals, experience in both local and federal government, and a passionate base of Texans and Hispanic voters, it’s surprising Castro hasn’t gained more national media attention.
(Miranda Donohue/Amherst Wire)

What’s Goin On Podcast: Episode 4

Miranda Donohue and Ahmad Bakrin February 5, 2019
Today's topics: Democratic presidential hopefuls
(Matt Berg/ Amherst Wire)

Hampshire College votes not to accept additional students for fall 2019

Matt Berg, Assistant Campus News Editor February 3, 2019
After a rocky few weeks for Hampshire College, administrators have decided to forgo accepting more students for its fall 2019 semester.
(Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

Seven important points discussed at “Women Leading Western Mass”

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor January 30, 2019
Candidates discussed their journey to the Massachusetts State House and the importance of discussing gender in politics.
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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.
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.
(Department of Justice)

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.
Line of migrants from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala waiting for breakfast.
(Creative Commons)

The migrant caravans are here— now what?

Amelia Marceau, Writer January 21, 2019
The struggle at the border has only just begun.
North Sentinel Island, home to one of the last primitive tribes on Earth.
(Jesse Allen, NASA)

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.
Richard Neal

Q&A with U.S. Rep Richard Neal, chairman of a key committee in Congress

Matt Berg, Writer December 19, 2018
Neal says he will lead the charge to release President Trump's tax returns.
(Photo: @kanyewest/Twitter)

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
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