On Tuesday, President Obama hosted a conference call with college journalists to discuss the impending increase in Stafford loan interest rates set to kick in this July and to encourage students and young Americans to contact Congress in support of extending the low interest rates currently in place.
When I walked along Pennsylvania Avenue on my way to work last spring, I was more captivated by the big white structure Concepcion faced than her makeshift white plastic tent. I dismissed her encampment as quickly as I did the graphic anti-choice abortion trucks that cruise D.C., without the annoyed disgust.
That 1,000,000 more young adults, a vulnerable group in the health insurance market, have been able to access health insurance due to specific provisions in the Affordable Care Act is a remarkable achievement, and one that we ought to celebrate as a country.
The full repeal of DADT brings the nation closer to justice, farther from bigotry, and finally recognizes that sexual orientation is in no way a barometer of one’s capability to serve.
Speaking to a crowd of 37,500 at USC Friday afternoon, President Obama had a clear message for students: Democrats are working for you – and we’re just getting started.
Some highlights include the Republican members of the HELP Committee dancing and rapping to “Walk it Out” after we staged our first walkout against HELP Chairman Tom Harkin’s authoritarian leadership style.
Professor Pei argues in Newsweek that China emerged from the global recession not as a winner, but rather as the “least-bad loser.” If rumors surrounding Copenhagen are correct, let’s hope he’s right.
Wouldn’t it be an impressive coup if Obama turned his award in to a celebration of American exceptionalism in world affairs?
This will be a recurring column discussing the actions of the Obama Administration. Many feel that President Obama will not be able to completely fulfill his campaign’s promise of “Change”. And they’re right. When he falls short, and when he succeeds, we will discuss it. Today’s topic is the Omnibus Spending Bill. Congress has approved, [...]
Claremont McKenna College President Pamela Gann emailed students and faculty today to share her thoughts on the effects of the financial crisis on the College. She reported that CMC’s endowment lost 14 percent of its total value during the first quarter of this fiscal year. She also anticipates another “significant reduction during October. The numbers [...]
Copyright © 2012 Claremont Port Side.
Recent Comments