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A Frightful Anniversary
By Michael P. Riccards The United States has had some great men as presidents, ones who have saved the union and also western democracy. And it has had some mediocre ones who were unable to face the challenges of office…. Read More ›
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Politicians from opposing parties find common ground
By Alexandra Rozanski It is rare to see two congressmen from opposing parties overall agree on the current problems facing the country.. Two former congressmen David A. Trott (R-Mich) and Peter H. Kostmayer (D-Pa) visited St. Bonaventure as part of… Read More ›
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Former congressman discuss polarization and social media
By Caroline Paterno Former Congressman David Trott (R-MI) feels that social media and media are responsible for today’s political climate. At a Congress to Campus event at St. Bonaventure University, Trott and former Congressman Peter Kostmayer (D-PA) provided insight on… Read More ›
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Do priorities of voters and the press match?
By Conor Quinn Voters in the City of Buffalo expressed their priorities earlier this year regarding what they wanted the candidates of the elections to potentially focus on. Top issues included crime, housing and police reform. These issues polled 26%,… Read More ›
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I’m a young voter: Here are the issues I’d like the media to cover
By Kristen Kessler As a young voter, issues that affect me are unemployment and the cost of college. The media should cover these issues, so they are acknowledged and do not get worse. An article by Mises Institute says, in… Read More ›
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COVID-19 is one young voter’s No. 1 issue
By Lucas Dekaney As a young voter, it is easy to be overwhelmed when choosing a candidate for governor especially when the media seems to cover the non-important issues. The most important issue I would like to be discussed by… Read More ›
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Traditional media platforms remain important in today’s politics
By Patrick Scott With the rise of the internet and new forms of media outlets, there has been shift in the importance of media outlets from which voters get information. Voters have shifted away from traditional media outlets, and thus… Read More ›
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Politics: From bad to worse
By Thomas Gaughan As a nation we have survived multiple times of political chaos with both the 1968 election due to the Vietnam War and the 2020 election due to COVID-19. However, the polarization that plagues our current political system… Read More ›
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Was FAIR fair to the Buffalo News?
By Sarah Sefried FAIR, standing for Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting, published an article stating that The Buffalo News contributed to incumbent Byron Brown’s mayoral win over India Walton. The organization’s main critique was that the hometown paper used a… Read More ›
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Was the GOP right to back Byron Brown in Buffalo mayoral race?
By Daniel Schiffhauer The Buffalo mayoral race has been one of the strangest political events in modern history. Not only has the incumbent mayor, Byron Brown, been forced to conduct a write-in campaign after losing the primary, and not only… Read More ›
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A snapshot of how US and UK media preferences compare
September 10, 2025
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Comparing election procedures on the two sides of the Atlantic
August 8, 2024
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How much of SNL Weekend Update is accurate?
May 17, 2024
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Public policy garners little attention in media coverage of presidential race
December 29, 2023
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Tracking the tone of political discourse: US vs. UK
August 18, 2023
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Is England healthier than America?
July 18, 2023
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Kissinger at 100:Â His Complex Historical Legacy
May 24, 2023
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Political discourse may not be so negative after all
May 22, 2023
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I’m Bruce Springsteen, and I approved this message
March 21, 2023
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How The America Irish Built A New National Identity in America
March 17, 2023