politics – The Statesman

A letter from Santiago

by Eric ZolovOpinions Top StoryOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

We’re living in a different country from that of last Thursday. No one saw this coming. The media, colleagues and friends — everyone is trying to come to terms with what happened, what it means and where the country goes from here.

College Republicans invite Suffolk County Republican candidates to SBU

by Alek LewisNews Top StoryOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Suffolk County Republican candidates were invited to Stony Brook University to speak about issues concerning college students.

Washington Post editor discusses science and transparency at latest ‘My Life As’ lecture

by Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019

“You may notice that we got a new goth motto,” Laura Helmuth, science editor at The Washington Post, said at Stony Brook University’s latest “My Life As” event on Monday, Sept. 23.

Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself”: A comedy special unique in characters and perspective

by Alek LewisArts FeaturedSeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

Jeff Dunham’s latest comedy special “Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself” was released on Netflix on Sept. 24, keeping the old puppets that fans love while introducing Dunham’s new puppet, a satirical vessel used to comment on President Trump.

USG Elections: Initiatives from Executive Council candidates

by Brianne LeddaNewsMarch 31, 2019April 1, 2019

President Shaheer Khan, SB United: Hire more CAPS staff who can speak with students in their native languages; increase USG transparency with meetings and social media posts; lower graduation attire price;…

Washington Post fact checker discusses truthfulness in politics

by Mike AdamsFeatured News Top StoryMarch 13, 2017

Ultimately, Kessler’s message for the evening was directed at those in the audience who have lost hope that the truth holds any consequence in politics.

We need to protect trans youth

by Joseph KonigFeatured OpinionsFebruary 26, 2017

Like the attempts to ban refugees and deport undocumented immigrants, this is about children. Children who are suffering already.

Letter to the Editor: Immigration order opposes American values

by Jonathan HarringtonFeatured OpinionsFebruary 2, 2017February 21, 2018

America stands to lose more than our alliances, reputation, or international influence. We stand to lose our national soul.

Understanding ideological ‘others’

by Todd L. PittinskyFeatured OpinionsDecember 1, 2016December 4, 2016

What exactly is healing? It is common to talk about empathizing, but I think there’s a more basic step that has to come first: understanding.

RIP the party of Lincoln

by Nick ZararisFeatured OpinionsSeptember 22, 2016September 25, 2016

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