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It is time for leftists to organize
By Artemis Swanson To talk about elections or primaries as a leftist is difficult for a multitude of reasons. It’s a fairly well accepted view of most left ideologies that electoralism is, at best, a painfully slow method of combating capitalism, and, at worst, actively counterproductive to a socialist cause. However, this election has a…
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Of the candidates left in the field, these are the ones with the best shot to win
By Nick Shereiks It’s becoming markedly evident from both broader political discourse and polling efforts that, though there are still technically 12 Democratic presidential candidates vying for their party’s nomination — among the largest fields in our national history — only a few still truly matter. Former Vice President Joe Biden retains a commanding lead,…
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On my disillusionment with Pete Buttigieg
By Carly McWilliams In the past three months, I have seen countless tweets on my timeline jokingly claiming that Pete Buttigieg is a Republican due to his center-left policy positions and controversial record as Mayor of South Bend. These tweets usually make me laugh, but they also make me a little sick to my stomach…
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Kneading up the truth about croissants
By Neva Derewetzky Kneaded or dumped, risen or flat, yeast-filled or gluten free. It’s bread, and for centuries it has united humanity as a people. It is something that can join us for every meal, accompanying our protein, soaking up sauces, becoming a vessel for flavors that can rise beyond imagination. It is a beautiful…
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Iran coverage shows failure of corporate news
By Robyn Newcomb In the first week of this new decade, it was impossible to walk past an American television without feeling nauseous. Not just because the U.S. assassinated Qassem Soleimani (a prominent military leader of Iran), not just because of the thought of how many Iranian and Iraqi civilian lives had been jeopardized as…
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Healthcare is a human right
By Desi LaPoole Healthcare is a human right. I’ve pretty much always believed in that statement, but never more so than I do now. Last Monday, my uncle passed away in his sleep. This news came as a shock to me. My dad saw him just two weeks ago and reported that Uncle Don was…
