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Columns, Opinions

Start punishing influencers for misinformation

Eliyahu Gasson |opinions editor | I am tired of hearing people say that we need to return civility to politics. Americans don’t want civility, a fact made evident by the runaway success of former President Donald Trump, who, despite openly calling his political opponents “vermin,” threatening to use the federal government to indict said political opponents and calling the woman he was found to have … Continue reading Start punishing influencers for misinformation

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‘Freedom is on the ballot’: Tim Walz rally stops at Acrisure Stadium

Rebecca Jozwiak | staff writer | With the 2024 election cycle drawing to a close, Pittsburgh residents made their way to Acrisure Stadium for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Early Voting Rally on Tuesday. As the crowd settled into their spots, prominent figures such as Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and Pennsylvania Deputy of Voter Protection for Election Administration Mary Gibson spoke. “Our rights, our bodies, … Continue reading ‘Freedom is on the ballot’: Tim Walz rally stops at Acrisure Stadium

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We’re on a Path to War and Israel is taking us there

Nick Zotos | ads manager | The age-old mantra “cooler heads prevail” has never been more relevant with Israel onthe brink of a full scale war with Lebanon. With The Times of Israel calling the most recent campaign the “Third Lebanon War” and Israel significantly increasing its aerial campaign in Lebanon, it’s reasonable to wonder if the United States might become militarily involved in the … Continue reading We’re on a Path to War and Israel is taking us there

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‘I’d rather be in Butler’: Trump returns to July 13 assassination attempt site

Eliyahu Gasson & Megan Trotter | opinions editor & news editor | As a show of strength following his assassination attempt on July 13, the former president Donald Trump was back in Butler, Pennsylvania to hold a rally in the same place he nearly lost his life. Much of the rally served as a tribute to Corey Comperatore, a local firefighter who was shot and … Continue reading ‘I’d rather be in Butler’: Trump returns to July 13 assassination attempt site

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Midwest (too) nice: Walz goes easy on Vance, lets him look normal

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor Tim Walz and JD Vance went head-to-head Tuesday night in what is arguably the most influential debate in the 2024 election. This is likely to be the last time representatives from the two campigns will have the opportunity to make their case in a head-to-head setting before November.  The two candidates went back and forth in a refreshingly civil manner, … Continue reading Midwest (too) nice: Walz goes easy on Vance, lets him look normal

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Casey talks public safety

Naomi Girson | staff writer As the 2024 election grows closer, Americans remember the insurrection on the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Local Democrats hope that influences voters this November. On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and other democratic representatives stopped by Community Forge in Allegheny County to hold a campaign event on public safety and protecting democracy. Former Capitol Police Officer … Continue reading Casey talks public safety

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Kamala Harris has yet to fully assume her role as Vice President

03/18/2021 Alexander Wolfe | Staff Columnist I hope everyone enjoyed the nice weather on this week’s mental health day. As I sat, debating what to do with a free day, I couldn’t help but get distracted by the distinct lack of politics I was caring about. It’s been about a week since I glanced at Apple News, mistakenly or otherwise, and I caught up on some … Continue reading Kamala Harris has yet to fully assume her role as Vice President

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Staff Editorial: Will Donald Trump put on his big boy pants?

11/12/2020 Staff Editorial Imagine driving to the nearest polling station on Nov. 3rd and placing your vote for the candidate who you believe to be the most fit to lead our great nation. Within a few days, after soundly exceeding the required number of electoral votes and receiving the most popular votes of any presidential candidate in American history, the challenger defeats the incumbent to … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Will Donald Trump put on his big boy pants?

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Kamala Harris makes history as first female Vice President of the US

11/12/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist When I was a kid, my parents used to tell me to not be discouraged because there weren’t as many women represented in politics or science as there were men. They told me that I can do anything as a girl and that being a girl is a superpower. I never understood why there had never been a female … Continue reading Kamala Harris makes history as first female Vice President of the US

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Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

Colleen Hammond | News editor 11/5/2020 On the eve of one of the most contentious elections in modern history, democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden hosted his final campaign rally at Heinz Field. To adhere to social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 prevention tactics, the outdoor, drive-thru rally featured dozens of cars packed with Biden supporters in masks and Biden-Harris shirts. While Biden and his running mate … Continue reading Joe Biden makes last-minute campaign stop in Pittsburgh

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