Denouncing violence doesn’t warrant an apology from state Sen. John DeFrancisco
After a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia turned to tragedy when a neo-Nazi drove a car into a crowd of counterprotesters and killed 32-year-old Heather Heyer, President Donald...
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Electing Syracuse mayoral candidate Laura Lavine could be what saves Syracuse...
UPDATED: Sept. 5, 2017 at 5:48 p.m. The Syracuse City School District has been suffering for decades. Low graduation rates and test scores rank it among the lowest performing districts in New York....
View ArticlePrematurely blocking Trump’s transgender ban is just identity politics
Of all the things United States senators could be doing, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) andSen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) recently spearheaded an amendment to undo President Donald Trump’s plan to ban...
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Laura Lavine’s focus on education is critical for Syracuse’s future
After 40 years of serving public education students, Republican mayoral nominee Laura Lavine has set herself apart from her competitors by viewing poor education as the root of Syracuse’s crime...
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How Syracuse’s teaching unions are stifling public education growth
Laura Lavine stands out among the Syracuse mayoral candidates because she believes education is critical in rebuilding the city. So, it’s ironic the Syracuse Teachers Association won’t even consider...
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Social media is great — except when it amplifies bias
The recent shooting in Las Vegas left about 500 injured and 58 dead — a tragedy that should’ve prompted Americans to unite as a nation. But instead of creating a movement to commemorate those lost in...
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Boy Scouts are losing members. Recruiting girls won’t solve that.
Political correctness in the United States has reached new heights. The Boy Scouts of America — an organization for boys — will begin admitting girls. The BSA board of directors unanimously approved a...
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Voting no on New York’s constitutional convention is the only way to protect...
At the polls in November, voters will be tasked with a big decision — one that could destroy the state’s legislative process with a constitutional convention. The decision comes down to whether New...
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Laura Lavine’s plan for education, crime makes her the ideal candidate for...
Syracuse needs a mayor who promotes ideas that directly address the issues plaguing its residents. Laura Lavine has proven herself to be that candidate. Through bold, education-focused policies, the...
View ArticleSen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s political party makes her condemnation of Sen. Al...
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has been particularly vocal amid the recent sexual harassment allegations on Capitol Hill — as she should be. When Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) was accused of groping a...
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The GOP tax bill isn’t popular, but it’s what Syracuse needs
At Syracuse University and college campuses nationwide, the GOP’s new tax bill isn’t exactly popular. Its tax on graduate student tuition remissions and cuts to corporate taxes has students rallying...
View ArticleImpeachment reflects modern political polarization
In today’s political arena — where politics are so drastically polarized there is little room for common ground and compromise — an impeachment may not mean the same for President Donald Trump as it...
View ArticleJohn Katko makes the obvious decision
Rep. John Katko of New York’s 24th District endorsed President Trump’s re-election campaign this week. Katko’s endorsement was not guaranteed in the way that it is for most other Republicans, as he...
View ArticleDemocrats’ impeachment gamble falls flat
On Friday, the Senate voted 51-49 against calling witnesses to President Trump’s impeachment trial. The vote will effectively lay to rest any hope that an extended impeachment trial could convict...
View ArticleDrinking and smoking age should be lowered to 18
Since the founding of this great nation in 1776, we have allowed young men and women to sacrifice their lives in order to protect United States citizens. We have allowed people 18 and older to be...
View ArticleTrump admin right to ban NY from Trusted Traveler, but for wrong reasons
On Feb. 5, the Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Trump administration, banned New York residents from enrolling in Trusted Traveler programs. The US Customs and Border Protection...
View ArticlePlastic bag ban has minimal impact
In New York state alone, more than 23 billion plastic bags are used every year, so it is easy to see why the new ban on single-use plastic bags in New York could make a difference. However, that only...
View ArticleBacklash against Ben Shapiro shows fear of opposing viewpoints
The recent vitriolic and extreme responses to the announcement of Ben Shapiro’s invitation to speak on campus show nothing but irrational fear to host opposing viewpoints on this campus. We as a...
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Kevin McCarthy’s concessions are problematic for the House and for the country
To support student journalism and the content you love, become a member of The Daily Orange today. On Jan. 7, Kevin McCarthy became Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives after five grueling...
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I am a Republican, and I believe in a woman’s right to choose
To support student journalism and the content you love, become a member of The Daily Orange today. My father is the only Republican within my large extended family of Democrats. Being the...
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