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Dictatorship: An Alternative To Gridlock

Political polarization has made the U.S. government more dysfunctional than ever. That’s why I should be in charge.

Michelle Wu Recalls Impact of Race, Identity On Political Road To City Hall

Michelle Wu, the first Asian American woman to serve on the Boston City Council, shared her experiences regarding identity, race, and politics.

News, Column, Featured Column

Civil War May Be Brewing Among GOP Heavyweights

The Republican Party’s post-celebration hangover is a sudden identity crisis that will have tremendous implications for 2016. In other words, the GOP might now be its own worst enemy.

Editorials, Opinions

Baker’s New Ideas For Higher Education In Mass.

After Republican Charlie Baker’s victory over Martha Coakley, students should be aware of changes that might be coming to higher education.

Featured Column, Column, News

The Party Doesn’t Stop With Halloween Over

It may not have the same ring as Halloweekend, but Election Day could prove to be the biggest party of the year.

Opinions, Column

Our Politicians Suffer From Celebrity Syndrome

In the era of social media, we have become unable to separate the personal from the relevant in our political leaders, which has led us to unnecessarily concern ourselves with the color of our president’s suit.

Opinions, Column

The Long Fight Against Alienating Negativity

It is so easy to disengage important issues by taking a lukewarm double negative position. We must fight against the natural tendency toward inaction that keeps us from engaging the democratic process.

Opinions, Column

God In The Oval Office

The president-elect places his hand on the Bible and swears an oath to defend the Constitution, but it is an oath that makes no reference to the Judeo-Christian God. This gesture is an anomaly among developed countries.

Metro, Politics