The GOP’s white nationalism problem

By Aaron Lindstrom, For The Pitt News • November 8, 2018

One of the issues the Republican party focused on in these midterm elections was immigration — and Republican rhetoric on this issue continued to reveal how white nationalism is seeping into the party.

Populism sparks high voter turnout

By Delilah Bourque, Senior Staff Writer • November 7, 2018

Populist movements get people to the polls at home and abroad. This year’s historic midterm turnout is just one example of voters showing up to fight rhetoric they deem dangerous.

Editorial: Young people turn out: Pa. blue wave becomes tsunami

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 7, 2018

Midterm elections are traditionally Republican dominated — but young people came out in full force this year, giving Democrats a badly needed win.

SGB addresses student voting issues, campus improvements

By Emily Wolfe, Senior Staff Writer • November 7, 2018

SGB members are in talks with Pitt about adding needle-disposal sites on campus, as well as blue lights to light the way home.

Bolsonaro: fascist dictator masquerading as president

By Jason Henriquez, Staff Columnist • November 6, 2018

Tolerating Bolsonaro's views isn’t just a controversial political stance — it actually enables atrocities.

Editorial: Why TPN didn’t endorse candidates for midterm elections

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 6, 2018

Here at The Pitt News, we don’t believe in endorsing electoral candidates — it’s wholly unnecessary and it tarnishes our image as an honest, objective newspaper.

Midterm special election question: Allegheny County Children’s Fund

By Mary Rose O’Donnell, For The Pitt News • November 6, 2018

Alongside voting on local representatives in the midterm election, residents of Allegheny County will vote on the proposed Allegheny County Children's Fund.

Five Pa. House races to watch

By Emily Wolfe, Staff Writer • November 5, 2018

Approach Tuesday’s midterm elections with an eye on these key districts.

North Carolina voting laws suppress minorities

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 24, 2018

North Carolina claims its new voting policies make it more convenient for voters to get to the polls — but really it’s an orchestrated attempt to prevent minorities from voting.

Editorial: Wolf’s budget is progressive, but needs Democratic legislature to pass

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 7, 2018

Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled the fourth yearly budget of his term Tuesday — and unlike his previous three, we might actually see it fully passed before the end of the year thanks to the 2018 midterm elections....