Opinions

Democrats' platform change does more harm than good

There’s been a slew of skirt-wearing J-Streeters and other pro-Israel PACs waving leaflets in my face all day. They’re nothing new, reaffirming the shared values between the U.S. and Israel, Israel being...


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Getting Out the Vote to....all those God and Jew Haters?

Understanding the Dems’ Revised Policy Platform So there’s been a slew of skirt-wearing J-Streeters and other pro-Israel packs waving leaflets in my face all day. They’re nothing new–reaffirming the shared values between...


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C'mon, Man

So after a day of swirling rumors, it’s official: Obama’s speech is being moved from the Bank of America Stadium to the Time Warner Cable Arena, where tonight and last night’s festivities...


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Bullet Point Thoughts on the Convention

Another delirious day in Charlotte. The precious hours of sleep that teeter between the wee hours on either end of the workday; and chasing down the protests that somehow manage to disappear...


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The End of the GOP? Part I

Much ado has been made of the “shrinking GOP demographic” in recent months. Rather than promoting inclusive social or economic policies, the growing perception is that the Republican Party is dominated by,...


Guest Columns

Dehumanizing candidates: how the tables have turned

There will be plenty of lies and half-truths to be had on both sides once this election is over. ...


Staff Editorials

Smoke and ashes

The proposed SUNY smoking ban has an admirable goal, but the means do not justify the ends. ...


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Last call BU: no regrets, just love

Seniors: Just do it. ...


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Fool's gold

Is the Republican ticket as good as it sounds? ...


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Blue Balloon: The Convention Takes Flight

In just a few short hours, that giant Blue zeppelin of liberal politics that has been slowly inflating over the past week, will at last rise into the sky, where it will...