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Former secretaries of state Condoleezza Rice, John Kerry find ‘common ground’ in panel at Notre Dame

Courtney Becker and Tobias Hoonhout | Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Two former secretaries of state, Republican Condoleezza Rice and Democrat John Kerry, came together in front of a sold-out auditorium in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday night to find common ground on issues including the United States’ role in foreign affairs, climate change immigration policy and America’s future. Rice — the 64th secretary of

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The fashion of politics: From holy to heinous

Jeffrey Murphy | Wednesday, March 6, 2019

“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” — Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel Holy: Melania Trump If I were to ever see the Virgin Mary in person, I imagine she would look something like Melania Trump on the day of her husband’s inauguration. I didn’t sleep for three days thinking about

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Saint Mary’s students travel to Indianapolis to learn about bill

Emma Ault | Thursday, February 21, 2019

On Tuesday, girls from Saint Mary’s Communicative Sciences and Disorders department rose before the sun to begin their journey down to the Indianapolis Statehouse for Legislative Day, which gives students the opportunity to speak face to face with state legislators about bills and laws that will directly affect them and their profession. Saint Mary’s sophomore

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Jussie’s folly: Fitting the narrative

Jack Zinsky | Wednesday, February 20, 2019

“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett claimed to be attacked by two white Trump supporters in Chicago on Jan. 29. The outcry, as always, was immediate, as is the case in all incidents that cast conservatives in a poor light. The attack was recently exposed as a likely staged incident set up by Smollett himself, who was

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Former diplomats to speak at Notre Dame

Observer Staff Report | Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Former Secretaries of State John Kerry and Condoleezza Rice will speak in a forum at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center as part of an event hosted by Notre Dame’s International Security Center, Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy, Common Ground Committee and BridgeND on March 19, the University announced in a press release Tuesday. The forum

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Students react to Mayor Pete’s bid for presidency

Thomas Murphy | Thursday, February 14, 2019

Just over three weeks ago, South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg announced his candidacy for the 2020 presidential election. Buttigieg, who grew up in South Bend and whose parents were both professors at Notre Dame, would break several barriers if he were to win the presidency, as he would become the youngest elected president, as well

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Joe Donnelly teaches undergraduate political science course

Thomas Murphy | Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Even if one attends the best university with the best professors and the best resources, it is rare to receive the opportunity to spend time with someone who has in-depth knowledge in the chosen subject to go with first-hand experience. Fortunately for students majoring in political science, that opportunity is being offered this semester, as

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Ocasio-Cortez’s policy knowledge lacks substance

Jeffrey Murphy | Monday, February 11, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is like a massive train wreck — so hard to watch, yet you cannot look away. Watching her attempt to answer even elementary questions is like watching Paula Abdul try to stay awake during an episode of “American Idol” — I’m on the edge of my seat wondering if today is the day

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South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg to run for president

Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, January 23, 2019

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, a member of the Democratic party, announced in a video Wednesday morning that he is forming an exploratory committee as he considers running for president in the 2020 election. Buttigieg was first elected mayor of South Bend in 2011 and won re-election in 2015. In December, he stated he would not

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Will this shutdown end?

Jin Kim | Monday, January 21, 2019

Even if you’ve tried to block out the horror that is the news cycle, you must’ve heard by now: the United States federal government is shut down. To be completely accurate, the latest shutdown is a partialshutdown — 75 percent of the government remains open and has been funded through September 2019. But the remaining 25

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