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Independent commission to redraw Syracuse Common Council districts

The Common Council passed an ordinance beginning the 15-month redistricting process for Council districts and accepted over $1.6 million in CARES Act funds. Read More »

January 11, 2021 at 5:40 pm

23 SU instructors join open letter calling for Trump's removal from office

Twenty-three political science professors, Ph.D candidates and a postdoctoral fellow signed an open letter calling for President Donald Trump to be immediately removed from office through impeachment or with the 25th Amendment. Read More »

January 8, 2021 at 4:07 pm

SU alum works to increase Black voter turnout in Georgia Senate runoffs

In his role, Jeremy Edwards tries to reach out to the Georgia's Black community to drum up support for Democrats in both runoff Senate races. Read More »

January 4, 2021 at 11:05 pm

SU sophomore turns love of MLS into multimedia news show

Eli Lesser has run This Week in MLS since 2015, covering MLS news on Instagram and now YouTube. Read More »

December 23, 2020 at 1:01 pm

How NY-22's Brindisi, Tenney became one of the closest congressional races in US

Split-ticket voters could explain why Tenney did better than polls anticipated. Read More »

December 16, 2020 at 1:52 pm

Duck: Nick Robertson

Asst. Editorial Editor | Spring 2020; Editorial Editor | Spring 2020, Fall 2020 Read More »

November 19, 2020 at 2:00 am

From the Editors: We want to hear about your experiences voting

We want to know how this election and its aftermath is affecting you, as well as what your experience voting was like. Read More »

November 1, 2020 at 9:32 pm

Investigation results in no evidence of additional quote fabrication

An investigation into the prior writing of former The D.O. columnist Christian Andreoli has found no evidence of additional quote fabrication beyond the original incident. Read More »

October 6, 2020 at 9:53 pm

The D.O. wants to hear your experience protesting for racial justice

Please consider submitting a 450-word essay by July 24. Read More »

July 8, 2020 at 1:05 pm

It’s time for Onondaga County DA Bill Fitzpatrick to be voted out of office

Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that it’s time to vote Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick out of office. Read More »

November 4, 2019 at 3:54 am

Solvay mayor is a threat to democratic society

Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Solvay’s unhinged mayor is a threat to democratic society. Read More »

October 23, 2019 at 9:19 pm

Cuomo’s quoting of racial slur still not acceptable

Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Governor Cuomo’s use of a racial slur on a radio program is still damaging even if it was not said maliciously. Read More »

October 17, 2019 at 12:02 am

Inclusion office can lead to more representation in local government

Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Onondaga County officials can do more to combat the lack of diversity in the local government. Read More »

October 14, 2019 at 12:24 am

Crime decreases may be proof that changes to DPS and campus security measures are improving student safety

Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that crime decreases in SU’s annual security report might be proof that changes to DPS and security measures on campus are increasing student safety. Read More »

October 3, 2019 at 1:40 am

NY state gives survivors of sexual assault a vital voice

Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that a new law extending the statute of limitations for reporting sexual assaults is a victory for survivors and for justice in New York. Read More »

September 30, 2019 at 11:19 pm

SU can do more to combat vape use and nicotine addiction on campus

Liberal columnist Nick Robertson says SU can do more to combat vape use and nicotine addiction on campus through signage and education initiatives. Read More »

September 16, 2019 at 2:14 am

Fast React | Kirsten Gillibrand accepts the inevitable

Kirsten Gillibrand announced dropped out of the race for the presidency Tuesday, and Liberal columnist Nick Robertson is not surprised. Read More »

August 28, 2019 at 9:53 pm

Every liberal should go to a shooting range

Liberal columnist Nick Robertson says that liberals, especially liberal students, should experience shooting a gun to better inform their political perspectives. Read More »

August 27, 2019 at 10:40 pm