The Statesman

Why I’m voting third party this year

Steven Keehner • November 7, 2020

#OPINION: I’m writing this on Oct. 23 — a day before early voting opens in New York. For the last six months, I have stared down the dreaded dilemma: Who should I vote for in the most important election of my lifetime?

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Achieving true political correctness

Kraig Klein • March 18, 2018

If we need to create gender equality in our language, we need to search thoroughly and correct the etymology of words like “human.”

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Before he predicted a Trump victory, Norpoth was inspired by JFK

Chris Gaine • October 13, 2016

At 72, Stony Brook professor Helmut Norpoth got his first taste of fame thanks to his Primary Model, which has predicted a Trump presidency.

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RIP the party of Lincoln

Nick Zararis • September 22, 2016

It’s really simple: Republicans have signed their own death warrant by not adapting to changing demographics or slowing down the trends themselves.

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Heterosexual Monopoly on Irish Heritage?

March 20, 2002

New York City held its annual St. Patrick's Day parade this Saturday. The city's 241st celebration of Ireland's patron saint (the parade is older then America itself) was successful on manylevels.

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