amy coney barrett Archives

Letter to the Editor | Editorial board’s case against Barrett reveals underlying bias

By Daniel Stumpp, electrical engineering student • November 2, 2020

In a recent editorial, the editorial board of The Pitt News wrote that Judge Amy Coney Barrett is “far from qualified” to serve on the Supreme Court. The editorial attempts to support this claim by...

‘Pseudo-Pitt for Trump’: College Republicans campaign for Trump, local candidates

By Natalie Frank, Senior Staff Writer • October 28, 2020

Elizabeth Oresanya, the president of Pitt's College Republicans, said the group acts as a “pseudo-Pitt for Trump” group on campus, but prioritizes local races. She said members don’t agree with the president on every issue, but most support his re-election.

Editorial | Democrats must pack Supreme Court to maintain people’s rights

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 28, 2020

It’s vital that Democrats do everything in their power to overturn the conservative majority — and if that means they have to pack the court, then so be it.

Title IX office discusses resources, training under new federal regulations

By Natalie Frank and Rebecca Johnson • October 23, 2020

Pitt administrators and a panel of experts discussed new Title IX regulations and their effect on the University at the Thursday afternoon panel “Unpacking the New Title IX Regulations.”

Editorial | Judge Barrett is unfit for Supreme Court

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 17, 2020

Barrett’s values are problematic for many reasons, and many of them don’t align with the majority of America.

Editorial | Democrats must actively work against Supreme Court nomination

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 28, 2020

Senate Democrats must take substantive, physical action to stall the confirmation of a new Supreme Court justice.