Progressives, libertarians debate wealth redistribution
By Madeline Gavatorta / Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
Filed under Campus, News, Top Stories
The Pitt Progressives and the Students for Liberty met Wednesday night in the William Pitt Union Kurtzman Room to debate their views on the government and distribution of wealth. The Bully PulPitt and Pitt Political Science Student Association hosted “Government and the Redistribution of Wealth”...
Republican debate should disappoint conservatives
By Neena Hagen | Columnist
January 22, 2018
The babbling of the audience hushed as the theater lights dimmed, heightening the buzz of anticipation felt by everyone gathered Saturday evening at Carnegie Mellon University. The debaters took the stage, confident and relaxed in contrast with the tension in the crowd. The Republican gubernatorial de...
Pitt political groups face off in first ‘great three-way debate’
By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer
November 29, 2017
Filed under 2. Featured, Campus, News
Ben Sheppard, president of Pitt’s Libertarian group Students for Liberty, went after both major political parties in his opening remarks during the first-ever three-way debate with the College Democrats and the College Republicans Tuesday night. “Tonight on stage, there are two other parties — on one hand...
Cato vs. Heritage: Policy analyst and legal fellow debate Trump’s immigration policy
By Nolan Roosa and Bailey Frisco | Staff Writers
September 21, 2017
Protesters held signs, made disruptive noises and yelled the names of people who lost their lives crossing the U.S.-Mexico border at the Cato vs. Heritage debate Wednesday evening. After some protesters left the debate and the Pitt police escorted others out, the Kurtzman room was no longer fille...
City School Board candidates debate ahead of primary
By Henry Glitz | News Editor
May 10, 2017
Filed under City, News, Top Stories
“Kids can’t vote, but you can,” read the signs and literature passed out at the door to parents and community members filing in the seats in the Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium in the Hill District Monday night. The 50 attendees prepared to listen as candidates for Pittsburgh’s School Board made ...
Take a look: The Pitt News’ live blog of the first presidential debate
By The Pitt News Staff
September 26, 2016
Filed under Election Coverage 2016
Welcome to The Pitt News' hub for 2016 election coverage. Here you'll find stories about Trump, Clinton and third party supporters on campus; updates on visits from politicians and analysis from our opinions writers with their takes on this year's contentious election. Monday night, columnists H...