How the SAVE Act would impact voters in upcoming elections

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is under consideration in the U.S. Senate after passing the House of Representatives, setting up a national debate over voter identification and citizenship requirements in federal elections. The legislation would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require voters to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person to register to vote. … Continue reading How the SAVE Act would impact voters in upcoming elections

Calls for the removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene are well-justified

02/04/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist There has already been so much drama in politics this year and it is only February. Between the insurrection at the Capitol and subsequent impeachment, it’s hard to even imagine what all is in store for 2021. And with so-called leaders like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, I just know we are in for one crazy term. To recap, Rep. … Continue reading Calls for the removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene are well-justified

Looking Down the Lines: CFB and NFL Predictions

Last time out: 1-4-1 overall, 0-3-1 CFB, 1-1 NFL. Season record: 3-8-1 overall, 2-6-1 CFB, 1-2 NFL. I need to turn this around. The issue, you see, isn’t that I’m losing a bunch of games, I’m just losing the games that I pick in here, and some of them are stupid. Maryland, you have to be kidding me. The Terps had the ball starting inside … Continue reading Looking Down the Lines: CFB and NFL Predictions

Midterm Mania: Mix of Democratic, Republican success across U.S.

Kailey Love | Managing Editor 11/08/18 A “Blue Wave” in the House. GOP gains in the Senate. Over 100 women elected across all national positions. The first openly gay governor ever elected in the U.S. Welcome to the 2018 midterm elections. The long anticipated general election saw record numbers of voter turnout nationwide, up significantly from the 2014 midterm election cycle. According to the U.S. … Continue reading Midterm Mania: Mix of Democratic, Republican success across U.S.

Book by political science professor investigates Russia’s influence in Estonia, Baltic states

Kailey Love | Photo Editor 02/01/18 As talk of an aggressive, meddling Russia swirls in news reports, one Duquesne professor has taken an in-depth look at the aspects of Russia’s influence on its neighbors. Jennie Schulze, an assistant political science professor at Duquesne, recently published her book Strategic Frames, which focuses on the effects of Russia and European institutions on minority policies, particularly those that … Continue reading Book by political science professor investigates Russia’s influence in Estonia, Baltic states