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| Because our student editors and writers are bravely bringing conservative ideas to their campuses, we’re highlighting their efforts here. Stanford’s One Party Democracy Day Charade via The Stanford Review “Stanford's annual Democracy Day, purportedly designed to foster civic engagement and open dialogue, features a roster filled exclusively with left-leaning speakers. The event's keynote speaker, Valerie Jarrett—former senior advisor to President Obama and current CEO of the Obama Foundation—sets an unmistakably partisan tone. Hosting a sole, prominent Democrat as the keynote speaker puts the event's commitment to diverse political perspectives into question right at the outset. Jarrett is not the only obvious partisan. The lineup for the day further reinforces this ideological homogeneity with event after event.”
Elbridge Colby on the Future of American Foreign Policy via The Dartmouth Review “With the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, the United States emerged as the world’s sole superpower in the post-Cold War era. Those times are gone. The rise of China over the last few decades has been nothing short of remarkable. And not just in economic terms: China has increasingly been flexing its military muscles on the world stage. In other words, there is a new kid on the block. With an economic rise that shows few signs of slowing down anytime soon and a continuous military buildup, the question arises: how should U.S. foreign policy adjust to this new reality? Is China a benign actor, just looking after the economic wellbeing of its own citizens, or should it be viewed as a potential threat? As part of the Dartmouth 2024 Election Speaker Series, Elbridge Colby was invited to share the stage with Associate Professor of Government Jennifer Lind to discuss the recent state of affairs concerning the West’s most significant rival for the foreseeable future. Under the title “Foreign Policy in light of China’s Rise: A Strategy of Denial”, Colby expressed his views on a situation that could very well reach a critical point within the next decade." 91% of 2024 CMC-Affiliated Political Donations Go to Democrats via The Claremont Independent “According to the nonprofit OpenSecrets, over 91% of the $22,782 in political donations made by Claremont McKenna-affiliated individuals in 2024 went to Democrats. While CMC-affiliated donations have leaned consistently left since 2012, 2024 marks the starkest partisan divide in donations yet, with donations to Democrats exceeding donations to Republicans by over a factor of 10. Although CMC itself does not make political contributions, the donations of individuals affiliated with the college can provide insight into the preferences of the CMC community. OpenSecrets defines affiliated individuals as an “organization's individual members or employees... and those individuals' immediate family members.” Abortion, Economy Rank Among Top Election Issues for UT Students via The Texas Horn “With three days until election day, Longhorns are making their voices heard, early voting started last Monday and ended yesterday, Friday, November 1st, with the election this Tuesday, November 5th. Students voting on-campus can vote either at the Texas Union or the LBJ School of Public Policy. With thousands of students going to the polls, we, the editors of The Texas Horn, were curious as to who UT’s students were supporting. The Texas Horn surveyed 312 likely student voters between October 15 and October 30. The poll was conducted via Google Forms and distributed to students through flyers hung up on randomly picked buildings. Students on Speedway were asked to scan a QR code leading to the poll. Results were then weighted to ensure a representative sample of the UT student body. The poll has a margin of error of 5.8%, full results can be found here.” Minnesota Election Fraud via The Minnesota Republic “A 50-year-old woman from Minnesota is facing voter fraud charges after allegedly signing her deceased mothers name on two absentee ballots. On October 9, the Itasca County Auditor alerted the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office regarding potential voter fraud. Although the ballot envelopes were not opened, they were still flagged for fraud based on the signatures. The woman not only forged her mothers signature on a second ballet, but also used her mothers signature as the witness on her ballot. The ballots in question, which were received by the auditor’s office on October 7, were intended for both the woman and her late mother, who passed away just before the early voting began. Since the 2020 election, voter fraud has been a hot topic, particularly with the use of absentee ballots. Absentee ballots allow those who are out of town to participate in elections, but this can raise serious concerns over election integrity. The recent case of a Minnesota woman facing charges for signing her deceased mothers name on two absentee ballots is certainly alarming, yet it is reassuring to know that authorities were able to identify the fraud. Now subject to legal consequences, this incident serves as a reminder of the vigilance expected in Minnesota’s electoral process moving forward.” |
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CATEGORY: CULTURE (8 MIN)Stopping the spinThe 2024 election will likely lead to much dialogue about information and communication. Democrats may blame Elon Musk and X (Twitter) for spreading “misinformation” and influencing Donald Trump’s victory. Republicans will likely continue to point out the strong bias in mainstream media, as highlighted by reactions to the election result on various major news networks. |
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