Opinions
The US should let the Venezuelan people fight their own democratic uprising
Recently, Venezuela has found itself at the center of headlines. Between allegations of stolen elections, brutal repressions of democratic opposition, extreme economic failure and millions of Venezuelans fleeing abroad, it is easy...
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Zohran Mamdani has brought new life to the Democratic Party
It would be uncontroversial to say that the current Democratic Party is rudderless. After its defeat in the 2024 election, the party’s approval ratings have plummeted to record lows despite President Trump’s...
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We must embrace Democratic populism
The modern world has a complex relationship with the term “populism,” often seeing it as an unsavory, even hostile, buzzword to describe authoritarian regimes. In fact, the term populism is often used...
Election Issue 2025
Candidate Questionnaire: Jared Kraham
Jared Kraham is the 51st mayor of the city of Binghamton and is running for reelection on the Republican and Conservative Parties’ ballot lines. Elected in 2021 as the city’s youngest mayor,...
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Voting resources: What to know before you head to the polls
In just over two weeks, New Yorkers will head to the polls to cast ballots in local and statewide races. To make their voices heard, residents must plan to vote in this...
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A deeper look at the redistricting craze sweeping the country
As Republican-led states across the country move to redraw their congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, New York officials are discussing how the state could potentially respond. Over the summer,...
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University students keep an eye on NYC mayoral election
As the Binghamton city mayoral race heats up, New Yorkers are also paying attention to another important election happening this year — the New York City mayoral election. Heading into the Nov....
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Kraham, Burnett battle in this year's Binghamton mayoral race
Democratic candidate Miles Burnett will face Mayor Jared Kraham, the Republican incumbent, in the Binghamton mayoral election. The race has been particularly contentious, with several issues coming to the forefront of this...
Election Issue 2025
Candidate Questionnaire: Carla A. Murray
Carla A. Murray ‘10 MSW ‘12 currently represents the Binghamton City Council’s First District and is running on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines this November. A SUNY Broome and Binghamton...
Election Issue 2025
2025 Election Candidates
Mayor of Binghamton Jared Kraham Miles Burnett Broome County Clerk Nick Libous Aaron Martin Binghamton City Council District 1 Kevin Micha Carla A. Murray Mayor of Johnson City Christina Charuk Martin Meaney...