I regularly attend political meetings, but it wasn’t until now that I realized I view these functions as social events. Recently, I was invited to attend the local chapter of the Youth […]
Political groups are more than just social activism
Political science students encourage college-aged voting through task force
Over the course of the 2022 election season, two Saginaw Valley State University students have been working to encourage increased college-aged voting at the state capitol. Diva Patel, political science and biology […]
Voter education event brings Gov. Whitmer and others to campus
On Nov. 5 the College Democrats of SVSU held a voter Education Event on campus just days before the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election. This event was only open to students and […]
Congressmen Kildee and Lieu visit campus
On Oct. 26, the College Democrats of SVSU hosted U.S. Congressmen Dan Kildee and Ted Lieu. Kildee, who represents the congressional district including Saginaw Vally State University’s campus, kicked off the night […]
Moderate political views need more representation
In a political climate defined by the harsh winds of extremism, there’s never been a greater need for balanced voices who understand and acknowledge the complexities and multiple dimensions of politics. Too […]
Politics should be kept out of the classroom
In 2022, politics has found a way to seep into nearly every aspect of our society. Whether or not we’ve chosen to acknowledge it, politics have a pervasive presence in college classrooms. […]
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is threatening American freedom
Our country is supposed to be built on the idea that everyone is free to be whoever they want to be. In the earliest days of our nation’s founding, pilgrims fled to […]
‘They’ are putting our democracy at risk
Our democracy is at risk. It has been for some time now, but most people are just becoming aware of the existential threat facing the United States. The entire issue stems from […]