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Ben Seidman headshot How Can Democrats and Republicans Move Forward Post-Election? Ben Seidman | University of Michigan With the election over, our generation is looking towards the most pressing issues that will face America going forward. If both sides can recognize this, maybe one unthinkable concept- actually working together- might become more feasible.
Read Post | join the conversation (0) Adrienne Edwards NEW Oct 2011 Post-Election 2012: It’s Time To Move Forward Adrienne Edwards | University of Pennsylvania Where we go from here is not only decided by those sitting in Washington D.C. It’s a decision for everyone to make. We can continue to demonize our political opponents and dismiss their policies with disgust. Or we can look for common ground and shared values.
Read Post | join the conversation (0) Jillian D'Onfro Watching the Election Overseas: My Experience in Istanbul Jillian DOnfro | Syracuse University At almost 7 a.m., when CNN announced Obama’s reelection, the train station in Istanbul erupted into echoing cheers. My American friends and I surged, whooping, into a giant group hug- we were proud of our country.
Read Post | join the conversation (0) Harsha Nahata Picking a Leader, Not Just a President Harsha Nahata | University of Michigan Character and principle are just as important as policy. Regardless of what a candidate’s campaign promises are, he's going to have to deal with the issues at hand when he enters the White House. And more often than not, those issues won’t neatly line up with their policy priorities during the campaign.
Read Post | join the conversation (1) calebhendrich Young Voters: Thank Goodness It’s Almost Over Caleb Hendrich | Colorado State University My feelings towards politics are considerably strained at the moment. Amongst my friends, the attitude can be summed up by the phrase, “Thank goodness this is nearly over.”
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