Tag: Donald Trump
Nov. 3, 2017
Obama’s role in the 2016 election
We thought we knew what there was to know about the 2016 election. Then it turned out that we didn’t. Now it seems increasingly clear…
Aug. 11, 2017
Why democracy is failing
The two famous comments about democracy in the last century were made, respectively, by America’s 28th president, Woodrow Wilson, and by Winston Churchill. Wilson declared…
Aug. 11, 2017
Policy changes in 140 characters or less
Is President Trump’s use of Twitter to announce significant policy changes a move towards transparency or a distraction from the what’s really happening in Washington?…
Jul. 14, 2017
Investigating Trump won’t be that simple
As the investigation into Trump’s potential ties with Russia proceeds, many commentators are itching to know when the first signs of his downfall will appear.…
Jun. 9, 2017
PA politicians respond to US Paris Agreement withdrawal
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is one of 187 mayors who have said they will honor the Paris Climate Agreement despite the Trump administration’s decision to…
Apr. 28, 2017
Navigate away from your newsfeed, smell the roses
This morning I read two online news articles about people spreading Nazi propaganda. I’ve seen multiple comments on Facebook that drive home the reminder that…
Apr. 28, 2017
The Bigly failure of Trump’s first 100 days
This Saturday will be the 100th day of the Trump presidency. “No matter how much I accomplish during the ridiculous standard of the first 100…
Apr. 7, 2017
Has Trump been involved with Russia?
Two Congressional committees, the one in the House at least temporarily sidelined by its chairman, Devin Nunes, are now investigating the question of Russian meddling…
Mar. 17, 2017
At least we’ll have guns
Donald Trump’s proposed budget plan for the forthcoming fiscal year will likely see cuts in various areas. One of these areas is the Environmental Protection…
Feb. 24, 2017
University hosts immigration rights panel
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s travel ban, the Office of International Programs and the Office of the Provost organized a faculty-student forum Feb.…