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Kevin McCarthy’s concessions are problematic for the House and for the country

The concessions made to members were brought to light after the House passed its new rules package on Jan. 9. McCarthy’s promised concessions will prove to be dangerous for politics, the economy and America. Read More »

January 16, 2023 at 10:26 pm


More than liberal views should be accepted at Syracuse University

Regardless of whether or not you agree with a perspective, slandering the belief or the people who subscribe to it, does little to fix problems. Read More »

March 29, 2022 at 12:05 am


More gun control can avoid another fatal school shooting

SU students must work together to combat gun laws in America. The Oxford shooting should never have to happen again. Read More »

December 8, 2021 at 10:40 pm


I can't call myself a Republican anymore after attempted Capitol coup

Former conservative columnist Cesar Gray retires his membership in the Republican party after witnessing Trump supporters storming the US Capitol. Read More »

January 6, 2021 at 11:42 pm


Students should separate political views from their personal lives

In many ways since the term became popular in the 1960s, the personal has become political. Politics and polarization thrives in every part of society. It’s time for that to change. Read More »

August 31, 2020 at 7:16 pm


The Daily Orange’s firing of a columnist is an act of censorship

Our reader argues that systemic racism is real, but The Daily Orange was wrong to fire a conservative columnist for saying that it isn't. Read More »

June 22, 2020 at 1:23 pm


College Republicans reject resolution condemning Ben Shapiro

The College Republicans pushed back against a draft resolution that condemned conservative commentator Ben Shapiro as a “white supremacist” after it was announced he could visit campus in the fall. Read More »

April 10, 2020 at 5:41 pm


'Liberal bias' debate on college campuses may encourage open discourse

Liberal columnist David Bruen argues that the debate about ‘liberal bias’ in higher education can be an opportunity to have a better political discourse on college campuses. Read More »

October 20, 2019 at 11:26 pm


Former congressman talks conservative solutions to climate change

Bob Inglis spoke to the Syracuse University chapter of College Republicans on Wednesday night.  Read More »

October 16, 2019 at 11:08 pm


Video: You Op to Know: Liberal and conservative columnist discuss free speech following executive order

Conservative columnist, Michael Furnari, and liberal columnist, Brittany Zelada, discuss free speech on college campuses. Read More »

April 17, 2019 at 8:01 pm


You Op To Know: Liberal and conservative columnists discuss free speech following President Trump’s executive order

Liberal Columnist Brittany Zelada and Conservative columnist Michael Furnari discuss President Trump’s executive order addressing free speech on college campuses. Read More »

April 15, 2019 at 8:12 pm


Trump’s free speech executive order will do little to change existing laws, experts say

The executive order, signed in March, threatens to pull federal funding for universities and colleges that do not protect “free inquiry.” Read More »

March 31, 2019 at 10:54 pm


Presidents from SU Democrats, Repubicans discuss preparation for Thursday debate

This is the second year that SU’s College Democrats and College Republicans will debate each other. Read More »

March 20, 2019 at 10:51 pm


Video: You Op To Know | Liberal columnist discusses Sen. Gillibrand’s presidential campaign

This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Liberal columnist Nick Turner discuss Senator Gillibrand’s controversial presidential campaign following her calls for former senator Al Franken to resign over allegations of sexual misconduct. Read More »

March 5, 2019 at 12:00 pm


Video: You Op To Know: Liberal, conservative columnists discuss New York’s recently passed Reproductive Health Act

This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa, Liberal columnist Brittany Zelada and Conservative columnist Michael Furnari discuss the implications of New York’s recently passed Reproductive Health Act. Read More »

February 13, 2019 at 7:56 pm




You Op To Know: Opinion editors discuss the role of section

This week, The Daily Orange Opinion section brought on our new Assistant Editorial Editor to discuss opinion sections. Read More »

December 3, 2018 at 8:32 pm


Midterm elections went as expected, with no blue wave

Conservative columnist Harrison Garfinkle discusses the New York results of the 2018 midterm elections. Read More »

November 6, 2018 at 11:05 pm


Balter responds to hot-button questions during Q&A at SU

SU’s College Democrats invited congressional candidate Dana Balter to campus to answer questions from the community. Read More »

October 23, 2018 at 11:06 pm


Unregistered, independent voters matter. The Reform Party recognizes that.

Conservative columnist Harrison Garfinkle explains the New York state Reform Party’s political campaign strategy. Read More »

October 17, 2018 at 9:11 pm


Kanye West needs to be more responsible with his words, as a figure of influence

Kanye West has recently made national headlines, but it’s not for his music. Read More »

October 10, 2018 at 9:23 pm


If you’re still not overloaded with reasons to vote, here’s another 1

It is incredibly important for college-age citizens to register to vote so that everyone’s voice is heard. Read More »

October 7, 2018 at 10:41 pm


Political clubs on campus push for increased collaboration

The three major political organizations on campus have increasingly pushed for collaboration among one another in the last year, organizers said. Read More »

September 4, 2018 at 11:14 pm