Column: Race could turn on bluing, divided Commonwealth
September 17, 2008
For each of the past two presidential elections there have been these "swing states" which have, for all intents and purposes, decided the outcome of the national election.
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Column: Understanding McCain's vice presidential pick
September 4, 2008
After the smoke settled and even after those ridiculous VPILF jokes began to die down, I was left wondering the very real question: Who is Sarah Palin and why did John McCain pick her as his VP candidate? The basics were made clear at the big nominating
Column: Multiple factors contribute to our dire economic situation
April 24, 2008
We're heading for a recession.
Column: The Olympics is the medium to voice political concerns
April 10, 2008
As we collectively count down to the 2008 Olympics this summer in Beijing, the emblem of that event — the Olympic torch — is presenting a challenge to our perceptions of human rights and global respon-sibility.
Column: Do your part for the Tech community
March 27, 2008
Let's face it: Blacksburg is a college town.
Column: Looking globally to confront racism in America today
March 13, 2008
In a recently released video, four white students at the University of the Free State (UFS) in South Africa can be seen treating black university staff in ways that many have described as barbaric, blatantly racist and in violation of human rights.
Column: Faith should be a tool of peace, not a weapon for hate-mongers
February 21, 2008
Charles Barkley, the former basketball player and 11-time NBA All-Star, has drawn some attention recently for calling Republicans "fake Christians" in an interview with Wolf Blitzer.
Column: Humanitarian missions hardly qualify as meddling
February 7, 2008
A few weeks ago a fellow columnist for the Collegiate Times made a comment which raises an important ethical question. He implied that the "Clintons" -- as if they were one entity -- had a tarnished reputation among Democrats because Bill Clinton aggressi
Column: Presidential campaigning could use some tweaking
January 24, 2008
After turning on the television the other night to watch the news, Tim Russert and Tom Brokaw's replacement (otherwise known as Brian Williams) looked in high spirits as he boldly proclaimed, "for anyone who likes politics, these next couple of weeks will
Column: America's support of Pakistan threatens future relations
November 29, 2007
For those of you who have been following the deteriorating situation in Pakistan, a recent comment from President Bush should come more as a disappointment than as a surprise.