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Martin Kennedy | Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Hot off its recent Emmy victory, “Saturday Night Live” premiered this weekend with host Adam Driver and musical guest Kanye West. Driver hosted after having starred in the box office success “BlacKkKlansman” while West appeared in anticipation of his upcoming album, “Yhandi.” With returning stars Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Leslie Jones, along with newest
Jackie O'Brien | Wednesday, September 26, 2018
It seems as though we all just teleported back to 1991. An accusation treated with no sense of severity and respect, but with a sheer partisan will. A testimony destined to be undercut and a sexual abuser seemingly destined to be confirmed. Many would think that we would learn from our mistakes. Perhaps, we would
Letter to the Editor | Friday, September 21, 2018
Let’s cut through the pretense; all of the political levers being pulled this week are directly related to the confirmation hearings in the Senate. We have four liberals on the Supreme Court and four conservatives. It doesn’t matter that Justice is supposed to be blind, and that judges are supposed to check their bias at
BridgeND | Wednesday, September 19, 2018
BridgeND hosted a discussion on Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation several weeks ago. This topic prompted what has proved to be a recurring debate on the place of political power in American democracy. This is a transcript of the basic ideas we’ve exchanged over the last few weeks. Sarah: Why do you trust institutions more than people?
BridgeND | Wednesday, August 22, 2018
We have been struck by the fervor of those who oppose the choice movement and the ways in which that fervor blinds so many to the attack on life waged every day by members of the pro-life right. That gap, between voting for “pro-life” candidates and those candidates’ dangerous anti-abortion policies, has manifested itself in
BridgeND | Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Too often people focus on how decisions in the government affect important issues and ignore how decisions might impact the most important issue: upholding democratic institutions. With a sense of childish hubris, we assume that democracy is not fragile and institutions do not require constant reaffirmed support. To deny Brett Kavanaugh a confirmation would be