Obama’s 2013 Inaugural Address, Interpreted
Anney Bolgiano, Staff Writer
February 8, 2013
To what extent do words matter? This was a question many Americans asked after President Obama’s second inaugural address, delivered on January 20. The speech celebrated the U.S. and its history, mentioning current concerns and continuing social justice movements — even those considered as controversial. Among... Read more »
World weighs in on President Obama’s victory
Bryan Dooley, Senior Writer
November 16, 2012
President Barack Obama’s Nov. 6 re-election was a monumental world event, accompanied by a wide range of positive and negative global reactions. “I don’t think there is one ‘world’ opinion of Obama,” said Ken Gilmore, associate professor of political science. “He tends to be well-liked... Read more »
Guilford gauges election outcomes, reflects on campaign
McCaffrey Blaunder, Staff Writer
November 16, 2012
The mood on campus was tense Tuesday night as the election results rolled in. All eyes watched The Grill’s TV screens; each fluctuation in percentages and electoral points was greeted by the sharp intake of breath and low-key fist-pumping. The New York Post said that former Governor Mitt Romney was... Read more »
Riding the progressive wave: gay marriage, marijuana made legal
Anthony Harrison, Staff Writer
November 16, 2012
States across the nation have passed progressive legislation into law. On Nov. 6, referendums allowing same-sex marriage were approved by voters in three states: Maine, Washington, and Maryland. Similarly, Minnesota’s proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage was struck down. Though junior Anney... Read more »
Reflections on the day after
Jess St. Louis, Guest Writer
November 9, 2012
North Carolina, Southerners on New Ground (SONG) November 7, 2012 As Lesbian, Gay, Trans, Bisexual, Queer people and our allies, we members of North Carolina SONG woke this morning to a world that in many ways, is very much the same as it was the night before. We see a North Carolina where scarlet and... Read more »