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-181 posts tagged "Politics"
Sam Godinez | Wednesday, November 16, 2022
On Nov. 8, at the age of 25, Maxwell Frost became the first Generation Z congressman-elect in the country. Representing Florida’s 10th District, Frost will take his seat in the House of Representatives on Jan. 3, 2023, for the 118th United States Congress. Students tended to say that a younger representative can offer greater representation.
BridgeND | Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Social media has given a platform for individuals to share their voices faster and to a broader audience than ever before. At our nation’s founding, it would have been unimaginable to predict that anyone would be able to speak at any time from anywhere. This phenomenon has lent itself to the creation of a new
lettertotheeditor | Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Washington Post famously advertises the phrase, “democracy dies in darkness.” Undoubtedly this is a commentary on our unique ability in America to say what we wish, and believe it has meaning. And so today, in the face of a changing federal landscape, I see an opportunity for all of us on this campus to
Blake Ziegler | Thursday, November 10, 2022
A common feature of the abortion debate is employing religious rhetoric to justify one’s position. This is especially true among the Religious Right, who frequently reference Christian values and religious teachings to support their position against abortion. However, the Religious Right doesn’t hold a monopoly on religious rhetoric. Although some religions hold a firm stance against abortion, there’s a
Isa Sheikh | Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Last week, the Supreme Court heard two concurrent cases on the state of affirmative action in college admissions, Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. The petitioner in both cases — Students for Fair Admissions, a nonprofit that has taken issue
Sam Godinez | Tuesday, November 8, 2022
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the midterm elections will be held for all 435 seats of the House of Representatives, 35 out of 100 U.S. Senate seats and thousands of local elections in each state. With many students voting for the first time, the midterm elections are an indication of where the nation will head towards.
Isa Sheikh | Monday, November 7, 2022
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) struck notes of optimism and unity in a fireside chat on Friday morning, discussing his book “America, A Redemption Story: Choosing Hope, Creating Unity.” Scott, a potential 2024 presidential candidate who has beefed up his political operation in recent months, released the memoir in August. At an event hosted by
BridgeND | Tuesday, November 1, 2022
I never thought I could feel sorry for a murderer. But, sitting across from Anthony, I did not see a convicted killer. Instead, I looked into the haunted eyes of a forgotten kid trapped in a perpetual cycle of abuse, drugs and violence. I saw regret across the face of a young man who, as
Kate Naessens | Monday, October 31, 2022
For those looking to gain internship experience while studying off-campus, the Notre Dame Washington Program poses an exciting and unique opportunity. Open to sophomores and juniors, the program boasts alumni who have gone on to work with The Washington Post, CNN, Facebook and in Congress. Students spend at least three days a week at their internships
Observer Staff Report | Wednesday, October 26, 2022
U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) will visit Notre Dame on Nov. 4, the University announced. Scott will engage in a fireside conversation taking place at 11 a.m. in the Carey Auditorium in Hesburgh Library. The event will be moderated by Vincent Phillip Muñoz, a political science professor and director of the Center for Citizenship and