The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s Campbell Public Affairs Institute for hosting a debate between local leaders who support and oppose a proposed merger of the Syracuse and Onondaga County governments. Read more »
President Donald Trump has proposed a $5.8 billion funding cut for the NIH’s 2018 fiscal year budget. Read more »
Experts weigh in on the implications of the dozen executive orders President Donald Trump has issued in the first few weeks of his presidency. Read more »
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains what the loss of EPA grants could have meant for the faculty and students at SUNY-ESF. Read more »
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn recounts his experience as a participant in Saturday’s historic Women’s March on Washington. Read more »
Eric van der Vort, a doctoral candidate of political science at Syracuse University, explains why he thinks Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) should spend more time connecting with his constituents. Read more »
The government will offer income-driven repayment plans to students having trouble paying their loans. Read more »
Health administrators at Syracuse University said they haven’t yet seen an influx of interest among students on campus to get IUDs since Donald Trump's presidential election victory. Read more »
Democrats in the United States Senate have elected New York Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader. Read more »
Katko defeated Democratic challenger Colleen Deacon in the race for the 24th district, which includes all of Onondaga County as well as all of Cayuga and Wayne counties and some of Oswego County. Read more »
Chuck Schumer pulled off an expected victory over Republican challenger Wendy Long, gaining his third re-election to the Senate. Read more »
Last-minute polls ahead of Election Day show Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as likely to win the presidency. Here's information on where to vote and where to watch the coverage of Election Day. Read more »
As Colleen Deacon enters the final week of her campaign for a seat in the House of Representatives, she has an uphill battle. But she's making it a point to make sure the constituents know their voices are heard — and win. Read more »
Syracuse University continues to support the Federal Perkins Loan Program as the government plans to bring to an end. Read more »
An assistant professor from the University of New Haven gives his expertise on Congress overriding presidential veto on a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian government. Read more »
The deadline to register to vote is upcoming. Here's everything you need to know. Read more »
William Snyder, a visiting assistant professor of law at Syracuse University’s College of Law, talks about how 9/11 has affected U.S. national security policy. Read more »
Two national security experts weigh in on increased airport security after Sept. 11 attacks. Read more »
The 28 pages are part of a longer document published in December 2002 by the intelligence committees of the House and Senate. The pages outline possible links between the Sept. 11 hijackers and the involvement of the Saudi Arabian government. Read more »
Syracuse University professor, Eric Kingson, reflects on experience in running for office as New York State’s representative for the 24th congressional district. Kingson said it was a rewarding experience, but he does not plan to run for a political office again. Read more »
The number of public classroom teachers has decreased by 8 percent statewide over the last decade. Read more »
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a law which would stop all would-be racers from making any kind of modification that would tamper with, or have an effect on, the emissions coming out of a car’s tailpipes. Read more »
Cornell Brooks gave a lecture centered largely around social justice and racial issues in the United States, and how young people can help improve the country make progress on those issues. Read more »
Eric Kingson spoke at Syracuse University on Wednesday by the invitation of Democracy Matters, a national student group with a chapter at SU that focuses on campaign finance reform. Read more »
