Brendan Gants
Brendan Gants
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Activists made great strides in past year
On Nov. 7, America — college students especially — voted for change. Throughout the country, young voters shifted decisively to the Democrats, playing a major role in the electoral realignment that wrested Congress from Republican hands. Here at Yale, students were particularly active.
Democratic Congress should be top priority
As Nov. 7 looms, students looking for a way to get involved on campus should aim for an incredibly important goal: electing a Democratic Congress.
Progressives shouldn't ignore close congressional races
Progressives shouldn't ignore close congressional races
Lamont’s vision, ideas are in line with Dems
Lamont’s vision, ideas are in line with Dems
Dems, Republicans must unite for EITC
These days, bipartisanship can seem a difficult goal. Americans are increasingly divided, and the media is increasingly quick to fit issues into typical left-vs.-right, Democrat-vs.-Republican molds. But sometimes we come across such a common-sense...
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I am a Democrat, and proud of it. So I was disappointed to see Roger Low's column criticizing the Democratic Party and expressing cynicism about its future ("Dems doomed without solid reform plan," 1/12). What the Democrats need these days is more...
Former dean, founder of Rep talks theater
Former Yale School of Drama Dean Robert Brustein said Thursday that he believes the theater industry must continue to develop fresh talent because society will only keep coming back to the theater so long as it offers a unique experience and a relevant...
Papal choice elicits mixed responses
The selection of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the 265th pope Tuesday provoked a range of reactions on Yale's campus, with some expressing strong opinions about the cardinal's conservative background and others taking a wait-and-see approach.
Connecticut politics: Keep money out of it
Today, several dozen Yale students are taking Hartford by storm. Members of Students for Clean Elections, the Yale College Democrats and reform-minded Yalies of all persuasions are going to the Capitol to bring the issue of clean elections directly to...
Women's squash slams Trinity
HARTFORD -- Last year, the Yale women's squash team wrested the Howe Cup from two-time defending champion Trinity in a hard-fought match. On Wednesday, the Bulldogs served notice that the Bantams will have a hard time trying to take it back later this...