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NRA plays significant role in blocking legislation

Hannah Shoemaker, News Editor October 27, 2017

“Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.” For years the National Rifle Association has been operating under this slogan, using its political power to propel into law regulations that strengthen...

Congress is just simply too busy to pass laws

Kathryn Long, Professional Procrastinator April 1, 2016

Disclaimer: This story is a part of our April Fool’s edition, The Goofordian. This story was created by Guilfordian staff and is not based in fact. The United States is in the midst of a presidential...

Obama’s Trans Pacific Partnership gains limited national backing

Amol Garg, Staff Writer April 10, 2015

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is the triumph of President Obama’s economic agenda. In discussion since 2005, this negotiation incorporates Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New...

A whirlwind of strange political events has 2015 off to an unexpected start

Beatriz Caldas and Vanessa Madonna April 3, 2015

Snowballs in Congress, banning the phrase climate change and grabbing women’s shoulders. What has our country come to? 2015 had barely started and absurd stories involving political happenings already...

Republicans victorious in 2014, can easily take 2016 if willing to make sacrifices

Landon Fried, Staff Writer November 21, 2014

Republicans captured massive victories in the midterm elections, burying Democratic candidates in key congressional races. If the GOP plays its cards right, the party will roll that success straight...

President’s use of executive orders is necessary to combat partisan Congress

Ian Penny February 14, 2014

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan’s recent criticism of President Barack Obama’s use of executive orders is removed from reality. The outcry stems from the recent State of the Union address where the president...

Open letter to Congress: please do your job

Open letter to Congress: please do your job

Aditya Garg, Staff Writer November 1, 2013

Dear Congress, Thank you for your dedication and excellence. You have certainly made the people of this country proud to have such experienced politicians. Note I said politicians, not public servants. There...

Newtown vs. Congress: Preventing the next massacre through gun control

Shelby Smith, Staff Writer April 26, 2013

One gunman. 28 dead. Two injured. Countless loved ones of the victims. One failed piece of gun legislation. Now, an indefinite number of spree killings will not be prevented. Most Americans know...

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