Unpacking Pitt’s appeal as a campaign stop for 2020 candidates
By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
Almost every candidate who’s come to Pittsburgh as part of the 2020 presidential campaign has made a stop in Oakland.
U. S. House to begin impeachment inquiry
By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor
September 24, 2019
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday that the House will begin a formal impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump — the fourth inquiry in the 243-year history of the American government.
Gillibrand discusses health care, labor rights in Oakland
By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief
July 11, 2019
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), another Democratic presidential hopeful, came to Oakland for a roundtable discussion with several UPMC and Allegheny Health network employees and union organizers.
Opinion | Don’t discount Mayor Pete
By Devi Ruia, Staff Columnist
April 2, 2019
Despite his youth, Buttigieg has an impressive resumé and shouldn’t be discounted in the 2020 race.
Editorial: Stop calling Beto O’Rourke a progressive candidate
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 19, 2019
While O’Rourke quickly rose in fame and favor following his failed Senate bid, his past voting record as a member of the House of Representatives doesn’t match the progressive image he currently projects.
Opinion | Bust the filibuster
By Devi Ruia, For The Pitt News
March 5, 2019
The Senate filibuster isn’t exactly the top issue of the 2020 presidential election. But while it may not be talked about as much as climate change, health care or gun violence, it could be the key to passing legislation regarding these issues.
Editorial: Sanders isn’t the answer for 2020
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
February 21, 2019
Many Democratic contenders are running on platforms that were heavily influenced by the ideas Sanders supported in 2016. He should allow them to do so and act as their mentor, instead of insisting on carrying on his own legacy.
Opinion | Gillibrand’s ‘Women-Plus’ campaign is exactly what we need right now
By Devi Ruia, For The Pitt News
February 21, 2019
Her "Women-Plus" campaign could prove to be the perfect strategy for her, and one that the American people need to witness — regardless of whether or not she gets the nomination.
Editorial: Democratic newcomers need to learn from 2016 mistakes
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
January 13, 2019
If Democrats want to win back the White House, their presidential candidates need to learn from the last time around and not allow campaigning and rhetoric to get as ugly and intense as it did in 2016.