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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Mian: Dont allow religious freedom to become cover for discrimination

Mian: Don’t allow religious freedom to become cover for discrimination

February 27, 2014

Say hello to your most recently recognized God-given right: the right to discriminate. Let’s take a step back for a second — no, that is not a new right we have, and no, we shouldn’t let it become...

Gates: Progressive political progress does not reflect its widespread support

Gates: Progressive political progress does not reflect its widespread support

January 29, 2014

President Barack Obama’s statement last week that he believes marijuana to be no more dangerous than alcohol generated a variety of responses. Although reaction ranged from lukewarm to completely outraged,...

Dillon: More to decision-making than the decision itself

Dillon: More to decision-making than the decision itself

April 11, 2013

Like many of my fellow Ohioans, I was elated when I heard one of our senators, Rob Portman, announced his support for marriage equality. Being a political nerd in elementary school, I still remember that...

Muller: Supreme Court marriage equality ruling ultimately meaningless

Muller: Supreme Court marriage equality ruling ultimately meaningless

April 3, 2013

Last week, eight Supreme Court justices heard arguments supporting and challenging the constitutionality of California Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, while Justice Clarence Thomas got...

Guest Column: Standing for marriage equality as a Muslim

April 3, 2013

Over the course of Spring Break, my traditionally blue Facebook page was turning red. My friends, it seems, are overwhelmingly supportive of gay rights, changing everything from their profile pictures...

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