As election season heats up, campus political groups rally voters
By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer
September 16, 2020
The College Democrats and College Republicans at Pitt have both begun work to energize western Pennsylvania voters for both local and national races, seeking to bolster voter turnout for what is considered to be one of the most important swing regions in the state, which itself is a swing state on the national level. The groups continue to hold virtual events due to COVID-19 restrictions, disrupting their typical in-person election-season activities.
Opinion | The U.S. has a problem — the voters don’t care. Let’s fix that.
By Ethan Tessler, Staff Columnist
September 15, 2020
Though there are many reasons why Americans don’t vote, there are ways to eliminate this problem and create a culture of better informed voters.
Opinion | I am once again asking you to make a voting plan
By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist
September 13, 2020
There is too much at stake in this election for us to not do everything in our power to cast our ballots.
Opinion | The 2020 election is a test that swing voters can’t afford to fail
By Alison Sivitz, Staff Columnist
September 6, 2020
Young swing voters will play a vital role in determining the outcome of the presidential election, and we can’t afford to selfishly fumble that responsibility.
Opinion | Americans need a populist that will fight for them
By Ethan Tessler, Staff Columnist
August 26, 2020
America needs a populist president.
Opinion | South Asians must acknowledge anti-Black attitudes before claiming Kamala Harris
By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist
August 23, 2020
It’s not right for anyone in the South Asian community who is complicit in or perpetuates anti-Blackness to suddenly claim Kamala Harris.
Opinion | Veepstakes: Ranking Biden’s possible VP picks, take two
By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist
July 14, 2020
Two months ago, columnist Devi Ruia wrote about her thoughts on the potential VP picks that she’d seen mentioned the most. But things have changed since then, other contenders have emerged and others that were mentioned as top choices have dropped out of consideration.
3 ways to request a mail-in ballot for Pa. primary on June 2
By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2020
In Allegheny County, there are three ways to apply for a mail-in ballot for the rescheduled June 2 primary. Voters must apply before a May 26 deadline for a mail-in ballot to receive one.
Opinion | Veepstakes: Ranking Biden’s potential VP picks
By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist
May 19, 2020
Here is my ranking of some of the potential VP picks.
Opinion | You’ve got mail(-in ballots)
By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist
April 13, 2020
The primary elections in Wisconsin last week were an unnecessary disaster.