Opinion | Spotify Wrapped: American politics of the decade edition
By Devi Ruia, Senior Staff Columnist
January 7, 2020
Here are some of my favorite moments in American politics throughout the decade — think of it as a Spotify Wrapped for our nation.
Opinion | Trump’s unpresidented response to impeachment
By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist
October 8, 2019
While Trump is not the first president to face this political battle, his reactions thus far fall in uncharted territory.
Opinion | Democratic debate blurbs: the good, the bad and the Biden
By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist
September 15, 2019
While less chaotic than the previous debates, Thursday night did not disappoint on delivering catchy one liners, cat fights and some extremely powerful statements.
Editorial: Don’t dismiss Biden allegations
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
April 3, 2019
We owe the women who made the allegations against Biden the same respect we give all other victims of assault and harassment who come forward.
Editorial: Biden Twitter bout promises more brash leadership
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
March 27, 2018
For those who fear a woman would be too emotional to be president, last Thursday’s Twitter scrap between two men — one currently in that position, one potentially the next in line — might change their minds. Behaving characteristically like an upset toddler, President Donald Trump called out f...
Biden brings book tour to Pittsburgh
By Laura Howe | Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
In sharing some of what he’s learned over the years, former Vice President Joe Biden said no amount of money can protect from pollution, joblessness or grief. “For me, the way through grief is finding purpose,” he said. “Ted Kennedy was one of my mentors. He died of the exact same cancer...