Obama’s plan for job creation relies on proven strategy
President Barack Obama’s plan to create jobs is better than the alternatives that Republicans are offering. It attempts to immediately get more people working. Obama’s… Read more »
Writer archives: Harmen Rockler
Students must concern themselves with concealed weapons laws
Imagine you’re sitting in class and you know some of your classmates have guns. Feel safe? Scared? You're probably scared. It’s a reality that several… Read more »
United States must pull troops out of Afghanistan, focus on own security
The last of the 33,000 surge troops who were sent to Afghanistan in 2009 came back to the United States on Friday. Many U.S. troops… Read more »
New York City ban on 16-ounce sodas shows government overstepping
New York City became the first U.S. city to ban soft drinks of more than 16 ounces. The ban was approved Thursday. Mayor Michael Bloomberg… Read more »
Conventions set stage for election, focus on job market
In the last two weeks, America has witnessed both the Democratic and Republican national conventions. The speeches made by Barack Obama, Mitt Romney and their… Read more »
SU along with other colleges considered to be liberal, but colleges offer opportunities for all views
It’s an age-old talking point of conservatives: Colleges are liberal. Professors and fellow students are all the same — they all have a supposedly similar… Read more »
Report of TSA behavior shows racist tendencies
The Transportation Security Administration’s attempt to observe airline passengers’ behaviors while going through airport security was revealed to be a cause for racial profiling this… Read more »
Romney's choice of running mate won't win him any voters
With just a few weeks left until the Republican National Convention, Mitt Romney chose Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to be his vice presidential candidate. Ryan,… Read more »
For another year, Bush era tax cuts become topic of Congress debate
For a second straight summer, Congress has been fighting about the proper way to manage the country’s finances. House Republicans continue to argue for extending… Read more »
Gun laws need to come under review in wake of shooting, attempted copycats
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this column, the requirement for background checks in states was misstated. The Daily Orange regrets this error. After the… Read more »
Database of noncitizens should be scrutinized for accuracy before voter purges in Florida
The federal government has allowed Florida to use a Department of Homeland Security database of noncitizen residents. The agreement between the federal government and Florida… Read more »
Romney's foreign policy plans eerily similar to George W. Bush's failed policies
This week, Mitt Romney will begin touring around the world — elaborating on his foreign policy plans. Romney’s goal is to attack President Barack Obama… Read more »
Romney not able to clearly express opinions against health care ruling
In the little more than a week since the Supreme Court decided to uphold most of the Affordable Care Act, Mitt Romney has yet to… Read more »
Time has come to end FCC control concerning indecency
The Federal Communications Commission cannot fine broadcasters for obscene content without prior notice of what defines obscenity, according to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The… Read more »
Obama's decision helps benefit victims of circumstance
With a decision that will keep about 800,000 people from deportation in the next two years, President Obama announced Friday, illegal immigrants who came to… Read more »
Recall election not indicator of general election as pundits believe it to be
Much has been made of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's successful re-election Tuesday, but many on both sides have stretched the importance of this election within… Read more »
Unemployment numbers unfairly utilized by both sides
The U.S. unemployment rate increased in the same week the Dow Jones industrial average lost all upward progress from the year, according to data released… Read more »
Liberal : Obama begins to frame 'experience' argument against Romney
President Barack Obama began to frame the debate for the 2012 elections between himself and his opponent, Mitt Romney, last week. He criticized Romney at… Read more »
With non-white births surpassing white births, GOP may need to change tune
The U.S. Census Bureau released information Thursday showing the majority of the births in the country are now non-white. Minorities will eventually comprise a majority… Read more »
Liberal : With non-white births surpassing white births, GOP may need to change tune
The U.S. Census Bureau released information Thursday showing the majority of the births in the country are now non-white. Minorities will eventually comprise a majority… Read more »
Liberal : Supreme Court must declare Arizona law unconstitutional
The U.S. Supreme Court finished hearing oral arguments about Arizona's controversial immigration law. Under the law, police may stop and arrest any person in Arizona… Read more »
Presidential advisers: Obama must focus on past successes in economy, foreign policy
The Daily Orange political columnists focus on keys to success for either Obama, Romney as New York primary draws near For Barack Obama to be… Read more »
Liberal : Congress must update laws concerning Internet, privacy
As Americans continue to use social media and the Internet, Congress needs to keep pace with privacy laws involved with companies online. Several news stories… Read more »
Liberal : Strip search ruling opens door for police misconduct
The Supreme Court granted police greater power to search arrested individuals in a ruling last Monday. Anyone arrested who is taken to jail now may… Read more »
