Opinion | Republican candidates ≠ good economy

By Mariam T. Bangurah • April 14, 2026

Staff Columnist Mariam Bangurah argues that the economy, especially during a time of conflict, is not better under Republicans and will not have any significant positive change under the leadership of the current administration.

Guests at Dave McCormick watch party feeling “cautiously optimistic”

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • November 6, 2024

Roughly 250 invited guests attended a Dave McCormick watch party event on Nov. 5 at the Pittsburgh Fairmont Hotel in Downtown. At the event, the guests listened to music while Fox News election reports played on several televisions in the background.

Opinion | Your racism is killing you

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 16, 2024

If you simply do not care that the GOP’s blatant racism and anti-immigrant rhetoric is harming minority communities around the country, at least consider the fact that it is harming you. And if not you, probably somebody you know or somebody you care about.

Opinion | Stop questioning Kamala Harris’s identity

By Grace Harris, Senior Staff Columnist • September 10, 2024

I am tired of acting like Vice President Kamala Harris’s race doesn't already play a large role in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In recent weeks, it has been hard to find a headline that doesn't mention, question or weaponize her race.

Opinion | No, I won’t shut up about ranked choice voting

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 8, 2023

Sitting here writing this, I can’t think of one opinion up on that stage I 100% agree with. Many things wounded me and physically made me cringe. However, there were quite a few people I was somewhat impressed with. That is those who haven’t fallen to the extremely far-right Trumpism that has been center stage since 2016.

Midterm Election Guide: Who’s on the ballot in Allegheny County?

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • November 7, 2022

The Pitt News compiled a guide for Allegheny County voters, who will help decide the winners for the governor, senate and U.S. House of Representatives races during Tuesday’s midterm elections.

Opinion | Liz Cheney isn’t spineless, just soulless

By Grace DeLallo, Assistant Opinions Editor • September 14, 2022

Despite her involvement on the Jan. 6 House committee, Rep. Liz Cheney has worked against the interests of everyday people, much like the whole Republican Party.

Pa. House Democrats introduce pro-union bill, unlikely to impact Pitt

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • June 16, 2021

Pa. House Democrats introduced a bill that would prohibit public employers like Pitt from spending taxpayer money on union avoidance. But while Pitt has spent $2M on a “union avoidance” law firm, a Pitt spokesperson said none of that money came from taxpayers.

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.

Editorial: Kavanaugh sexual assault investigation necessary

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 20, 2018

Although Ford’s sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh appear credible, Republicans have decided to forego an investigation — but they shouldn't be so dismissive of alleged victims.