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Trump Redefines Role of Election Observers

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Donald Trump has made many terrifying and outrageous claims throughout his candidacy, yet none have struck a nerve with me more than his accusation that the election is rigged.

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Public Intellectuals Spotted at Privatized Institution

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As someone who cringes at the thought of writing an event review, I must admit that extenuating circumstances have led me to write...

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The Civic Imperative of Voting

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Much has been made on our liberal arts campus of the civic duty to vote in the presidential election. Popular phrases alluding to the...

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Contextualizing the Rise of Donald Trump

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Despite every news cycle that broadcasts Trump’s latest controversial comments, a particular bloc of white working class voters stays...

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The Strategic Plan: Building on Strength

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The Strategic Plan: Everyone at Connecticut College has heard this term. It is the accumulation of new ideas for the College for the coming...

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The Misconceptions of Voter ID Laws

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As the 2016 presidential election draws closer, it is essential to evaluate current restrictions placed on American voters. Of the several state and federal laws that restrict eligibility to cast a ballot, voter ID laws are the most concerning.

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Trump and the Doctrine of False Equivalence

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The New York Times declared that Mr. Trump, a “man who dwells in bigotry, bluster, and false promises,” lacks the temperament to be...

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State of Accessibility Services

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There is an office hidden away in the Academic Resource Center that many people are completely unaware of: the Office of Student...

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Environmental Voter Project Will Transform the Electorate

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This summer I had the pleasure and privilege of interning at the Environmental Voter Project (EVP). It’s an organization that’s not even a year old– just two full-time employees and some interns sitting in the corner of an office in Boston, trying to save the world. At first glance, EVP doesn’t seem like the leader of a revolution. Running around the city and talking to apathetic people during the hottest months on record doesn’t exactly feel like the lord’s work. But EVP is taking an innovative approach to environmental action; it isn’t trying to convince anyone that the environment matters.

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Connections Brings 21st Century Learning to Conn

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After years of trials and tribulations, the college has begun the process of implementing its new Connections curriculum. The curriculum,...

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Commentary on 1994’s “Poor turnout”

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It’s quite remarkable to note that over 20 years later, our curriculum still lacks any “diversity” requirement, especially when one...

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