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The Daily Northwestern

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


The Cook County Jail’s voting rate for the 2022 primaries was 25%, higher than that of the city of Chicago.

Innocent until proven guilty: Cook County Jail expands pretrial voter access

October 30, 2024

The 2024 presidential election has been charged with rhetoric around the criminal justice system, especially as Kamala Harris’ campaign has attempted to leverage a “prosecutor versus felon” narrative...

Person speaking at a podium.

Former Secretary of State John Kerry emphasizes youth influence in climate action

October 22, 2024

Former U.S. Secretary of State and inaugural U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry encouraged Northwestern students to advocate for climate action at the 35th Annual Richard W. Leopold...

Huang: The Dangers of Chappell Roan’s Brand of Political Apathy

Huang: The Dangers of Chappell Roan’s Brand of Political Apathy

October 3, 2024

For me, 2024’s summer belonged to Chappell Roan. I had her album, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” on repeat and almost got a heat stroke lining up for her set at Lollapalooza. What most...

Former President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address of the DNC's second day at the United Center.

DNC Day 2: Barack, Michelle Obama speak as party emphasizes new leaders

August 21, 2024

Democrats spoke of the future. But at the end of the night, they did as they had done many times before: They listened to former President Barack Obama speak. On the second day of the Democratic National...

Nunes: Just say no to Biden and Trump

Nunes: Just say no to Biden and Trump

April 3, 2024

We have all seen this show before. No, I’m not just talking about the Biden-Trump rematch that is approaching this November — I am referring to an election where the two major-party candidates do not...

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