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The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

The digital-first, student-run magazine of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Journalism Department

Amherst Wire

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Jake Tapper to speak at 2018 UMass Amherst commencement

Michael Connors, Assistant Campus News Editor March 22, 2018
The University of Massachusetts Amherst announced the pick on Thursday.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., left, talks with committee chairman Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, right, while Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 14 at President Trump's fiscal year 2019 budget proposal. (Susan Walsh/AP Photo)

Success within government shutdown: Changes to child welfare

Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor February 28, 2018
Bi-partisan legislation tucked into Trump's continuing resolution may be the most fundamental change in recent U.S. child welfare.
Senator Al Franken (D-MN) announced his intention to resign from the U.S. senate on Thursday. (Image courtesy of Veni via Flickr).

This week in politics, 12/4-12/11

John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor December 11, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
The International Socialist Organization hosted a rally against the proposed GOP Federal Tax Plan outside the University of Massachusetts Amherst Student Union, Dec. 5. (Brian Choquet/ Amherst Wire)

UMass International Socialist Organization protest GOP tax bill

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor December 7, 2017
As sprinkles of rain soaked their “Tax the Rich” signs, almost a dozen members of the University of Massachusetts Amherst International Socialist Organization held a rally outside the Student Union to protest the recent approval of the Republican federal tax plan in the U.S. Senate.
Former General and National Security Advisor Michael Flynn looks on at a Donald Trump campaign rally. (Gage Skidmore/ Flickr)

This week in politics, 11/27-12/4

John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor December 5, 2017

Following the announcement of indictments of former Trump campaign staffers Paul Manafort, Richard Gates, and George Papadopoulos on Oct. 30, Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has once again...

Virginia Governor-elect Ralph Northam. (Image courtesy of cool revolution via Flickr).

This week in politics: 11/6-11/12

John Coakley, Politics/Op-Ed/Voices Editor November 13, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ is more than just your average sitcom

ABC’s ‘Black-ish’ is more than just your average sitcom

Sifa Kasongo, Writer November 6, 2017
We can count on this show to tackle complex topics in a meaningful way that other shows shy away from.
(Image courtesy of Disney/ABC Television Photostream via Flickr)

This week in politics: 10/30-11/5

John Coakley, Politics/Voices/Op-Ed Editor November 5, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
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This week in politics 10/23-10/29

John Coakley, Politics/Op-ed/Voices Editor October 30, 2017
Bringing you the most important stories in national politics, one week at a time.
A panel gathers in the Commonwealth Honors College to discuss UBI.

Can a universal basic income work? Experts weigh in

Bryan Bowman, Senior Reporter October 18, 2017
With the threat of automation looming, the concept of universal basic income (UBI) is increasingly gaining traction across the political spectrum, both in the United States and around the world.
(Bernard Goldbach/Flickr)

Is Amazon too big?

Harry Ortof, Contributor October 17, 2017
After completing the purchase of Whole Foods for over $13 billion, Amazon has expanded its reach into yet another market as the company's influence continues to grow.
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U.S. strikes back at Assad for use of chemical weapons

John Coakley, Writer April 11, 2017
The United States launched 59 tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airfield late Thursday night, targeting “Syrian fighter jets and other infrastructure.”
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