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How political polarization affects the country

Josh Imhof | features editor In the summer of 2024, politics splintered the relationship between a mother and her daughter. Each of them recall it happening differently. “She asked who I was voting for, and right away it was ‘Why are you voting for [Kamala Harris]?’” said Cami Claytor, a Democrat and junior political science major at Duquesne. Her mother, Holly Claytor, a Republican, said … Continue reading How political polarization affects the country

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College Republicans host local officials

Eliyahu Gasson | editor-in-chief Local elected officials gathered at Duquesne University on Wednesday evening to discuss the direct impact of municipal government on everyday life. The panel, titled “How Government Works for You,” was held at 6:30 p.m. in the Pappert Lecture Hall in Bayer Hall School of Pharmacy. It was the first of a two-panel series focused on shedding light on how local and … Continue reading College Republicans host local officials

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Lessons to be learned from last week’s election

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor The Democrats have finally broken their losing streak, but they need to take notes on what worked. The outcome of last week’s elections are starting to show what it will require for the Democratic party to take back control of the White House in 2028. After a crushing blow in the 2024 presidential election, the Democrats needed a win more … Continue reading Lessons to be learned from last week’s election

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Primaries and ballot measures and gerrymandering, Oh My!

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer Gerrymandering, closed primaries, ballot measures. For those who don’t really know what any of those mean, you’re not alone. Before writing this article, I’m embarrassed to say, I couldn’t define them off the cuff myself. Most of us have probably heard the terms before, but they often seem to pop up in conversations where it goes without a dumbed-down definition. … Continue reading Primaries and ballot measures and gerrymandering, Oh My!

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The 2024 election candidates

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor The Democratic ballot Kamala Harris Vice President Kamala Harris came into office in 2020. Before that, she served as a U.S. senator for the state of California from 2017 to 2021, the attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 and the district attorney of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. Lowering costs for families Harris’ campaign says they want … Continue reading The 2024 election candidates

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Society calls on celebrities to endorse candidates and mobilize voters

Emily Fritz | a&e editor It used to be common practice in polite conversation to avoid two things: religion and politics. But now, with higher intensity than elections past, even some of pop culture’s biggest names are becoming more engaged in the conversation. In the 24 hours following Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, the global pop star led 337,826 visitors to the … Continue reading Society calls on celebrities to endorse candidates and mobilize voters

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A look into Allegheny County’s voters

Josh Imhof | staff writer Allegheny County ranks second in total number of voters in Pennsylvania at 943,221, with only Philadelphia County having more at 1,094,031, according to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Voting and Election Statistics website. Democrats hold a substantial lead of registered voters at 522,563 registered or 55.4%, nearly doubling the 270,952 or 28.72% registered as Republicans. Looking back at the past two … Continue reading A look into Allegheny County’s voters

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Pittsburgh’s homeless community left disconnected from political sphere

Kaitlyn Hughes & Spencer Thomas | features editor & editor-in-chief  There is a concrete wall that supports I-376 behind the Allegheny County Jail, where large spray painted letters read So I lost you? You lost me a long time ago. The message, though its original intent is unknown, rings true for many in the homeless encampment nearby. While many citizens are making plans for how … Continue reading Pittsburgh’s homeless community left disconnected from political sphere

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Candidates participating in social media trends such as ‘brat summer’ could lead to ‘presidential fall’

Ember Duke | layout editor Social media has been one of the main campaigning methods for the 2024 presidential election, allowing both candidates to reach audiences in a way traditional media can’t, experts said. No matter the election outcome, the future president is online. More than in previous elections, the presidential campaigns are hinging on audience engagement through social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram … Continue reading Candidates participating in social media trends such as ‘brat summer’ could lead to ‘presidential fall’

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