“This is the central tenet of modern American electoralism. There are two viable choices that will actually win; it is futile to vote for anyone else.”
‘Tis the season of subpoenas: The investigation into the insurrection at the Capitol begins
As the Jan. 6 select committee has started handing out subpoenas to those who are potential witnesses or involved individuals in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol, it’s clear not everyone has been taking their notices in stride.
Joe Biden elected 46th president of the United States
Biden and running mate Kamala Harris were declared the winners of the historic election on Saturday, while President Trump refuses to concede.
2020 presidential election too early to call
Many Americans will wake up this morning without knowing who their next president will be. As of 5 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2020, the American presidential election remains undecided and may remain that way for days.
COVID-19 strikes the White House
President Trump was hospitalized less than 24 hours after announcing his diagnosis, and several other government officials have contracted the virus since Oct. 2.
Amy Coney Barrett is the justice for white cisgender men
Barrett’s nomination is a divisive political move that attempts to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat with someone in diametric opposition to her strong ideals.
Consent with Caitlin: A vote for Trump is a vote against survivors
Analyzing and discussing Trump’s sexist comments and how they degrave consent and harm sexual assault survivors with sociology and criminplogy professor, Ashley Hutson, gender, women, and sexuality studies professor Brooke Beloso, and Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Specialist Jules Arthur-Grable.
Presidential debate recap
Butler students react to the debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Sept. 29 and the breakdown of debate etiquette.
Collegian 60 second preview 1.30
Opinion editor Maria Rapisarda joins Kennedy Aiman to discuss what the opinion section of the Butler Collegian has to offer this week. Stories include columns over how students stay motivated, the large number of school shootings already this year and how the Butler community feels about President Trump after one year.
President Trump’s tumultuous first year in office
Columnist Bridget Early explores opinions on Donald Trump one year into his presidency.