If the left wants to affect lasting change, they need to shift away from lofty goals and tackle the system from within, argues Margot Rosenblatt SC ‘24.
Tag: U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny speak on their new political thriller novel ‘State of Terror’
Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny discussed the details of their newly released novel “State of Terror” at a Scripps Presents event Oct. 12.
OPINION: Climate change is the fault of corporations, but changing personal consumption still can help
Climate change is the fault of corporations, but changing personal consumption still can help combat the effects, argues Ben Reicher PO ’22.
Pomona professor Hollis-Brusky testifies before House Judiciary Committee
Pomona College politics professor Amanda Hollis-Brusky virtually testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Sept. 22 about the role of judicial independence in safeguarding the rule of law.
Claremont Colleges to receive $4 million from coronavirus aid bill
The Claremont Colleges will receive more than $4 million from the federal government to help reduce economic hardship created by COVID-19.
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock CM ’88 launches Senate run
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock CM ’88 announced Monday that he is running for Senate, reversing an earlier decision not to run.
OPINION: How liberals weaponize feminism
Demanding loyalty and complicity to people who uphold institutionalized prejudice simply because they’re women is not a feminist act.
Scripps professor Vanessa Tyson announces run for state legislature
Scripps professor Vanessa Tyson, who accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, is running for a California Assembly seat.
OPINION: The Second Amendment was never about protecting rights — it was about suppressing them
Pro-gun activists who use slogans like “the Second protects our First” forget that the Second Amendment wasn’t written with individuals in mind.
!["So, when [Donald Trump] was finally impeached, I should have eagerly followed the proceedings, traced each development and watched in horror as the Republicans in the Senate blatantly showcased their contempt for American forms of governance, as well as the rule of law as outlined in the Constitution," writes John Gibson PO '22.](https://i0.wp.com/tsl.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/john_impeachment.png?resize=715%2C390&ssl=1)
OPINION: We should have paid attention to the impeachment
Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is over — and the lack of attention paid to it signals something dire about our political climate.