Rejecting his legacy, Flake boldly speaks out
By Ana Altchek | For The Pitt News
November 1, 2017
Growing up in a town between Princeton and Trenton, New Jersey, I was exposed to a diverse population — both racially and economically. And while I am grateful I grew up in a place that encouraged a progressive mind-set, this naturally precluded conservative views. A lot of people in my town thought this was ...
Bush 2020? One great speech can’t erase eight years
By Brian Gentry | For The Pitt News
October 24, 2017
Defying all expectations of his speaking ability, former President George W. Bush gave an eloquent speech last week criticizing the Trump administration. “We’ve seen nationalism distorted into nativism — forgotten the dynamism that immigration has always brought to America,” he said. The for...
Editorial: Military rhetoric marks harmful double standard
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 22, 2017
From what we’ve heard in the past week from the Trump administration about respecting a former four-star general, you’d think it would show greater deference for other members of the military. A political dispute that began last week highlighted this sharp contrast between words and actions. A...
Editorial: Murphy’s abortion hypocrisy helps no one
By The Pitt News Editorial Board
October 4, 2017
Politicians can often debate the issues — even the most emotional ones — into a state of almost humdrum normalcy. There’s only so many times you can revisit a public outrage and still realize the issue’s real impact. One of Pennsylvania’s pro-life members of Congress appears to have reach...
The Blame Game: Trump’s simple, yet divisive rhetoric
By Vaibhavi Patria | For The Pitt News
September 20, 2017
In his mind, President Donald Trump can never go wrong — his actions are justified, his words are nothing but the truth and his band of followers is loyal and ever-growing. And when he’s not praising himself, he’s shifting the blame to others. “I inherited a mess, it's a mess at home and abroad. A mess,...