Pradyot Sharma Opinion Editor With most of the results from the midterm elections declared, the Democrats have regained control of the House while the Republicans are poised to increase their Senate majority. The verdict from the midterm elections is a stark reflection of the political split in the country. However, this can serve as a golden Read More
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Public service journalism demands that we report on relevant hot topics. Sometimes this may involve the mistakes of an organization or individual being cast in the limelight, leading people to ask, “Why are you concerned with my business?” Any fair journalist must be willing to answer this serious question before they take on an issue. An Read More
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Pradyot Sharma Opinion Editor While the Senate hearings on the sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh did not bring conclusive evidence to warrant closure, Kavanaugh’s statements and body language showed us he is not temperamentally fit for the top court. Throughout the hearing, Kavanaugh seemed more like a candidate fighting for political office Read More
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Pradyot Sharma Opinion Editor Damage control is an immediate reaction for people today. The immediate reaction to any situation has become minimizing backlash no matter who is at fault. We see that from politicians, religious organizations, businesses and just about anyone who has come out on the wrong side of a news story. While maintaining a Read More
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Pradyot Sharma Opinion Editor While answering questions at a town hall meeting in Lakeville, Minnesota, during the 2008 presidential campaign, Republican candidate John McCain was told by a supporter about the then-Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama: “I can’t trust Obama. I have read about him, and he is not… he is an Arab.” McCain cut her Read More
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