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Opinion
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What Now, Justice? A Q&A with Utah v. Strieff
Stella Shannon goes in depth on the ramifications of Utah v. Strieff, the Supreme Court’s latest Fourth Amendment case.
Orlando, Stonewall, and the Politics of Tragedy
Kyle Ranieri asks for a vigil for American politics and its inability to grieve.
The Democratic Primary Wasn’t Rigged – But It Still Needs Fixing
Adrian Rivera looks at how the Democratic primary advantages certain candidates and why that should be changed.
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The Primaries Come to a Close
History is made on the Democratic side, Republicans leaders excoriate their nominee, and Republican voters appear unfazed.
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Bernie: Bringing the Kibbutz to the Campaign Trail
Jake Fender voices his opinion on Bernie’s campaign style.
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Anti-Refugee Is Anti-American
We need to screen people entering this country carefully, but turning them away is both a moral and a strategic mistake.
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A Message of Solidarity from the Editors and Staff of The Politic
The Politic recognizes that this moment is not a debate. It is a time for our community to confront a fact: students and teachers of color do not receive the respect they deserve on this campus.
A Footnote to History: The Troubling Narrative of Kim Davis
Despite the relatively clear-cut legal case against Davis, her actions served as an illuminating moment for many Americans, highlighting the sometimes difficult relationship between personal liberty and the law.