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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


Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in on Saturday. Northwestern students on both sides of the aisle had mixed reactions to his confirmation.

Student reactions to Kavanaugh confirmation echo a polarizing process

October 7, 2018

After weeks of breaking news notifications about the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Saturday’s announcement abruptly put an end to an intense confirmation process. In...

Buchaniec: Kavanaugh’s disregard for due process de-legitimizes him

October 5, 2018

One’s reputation is their most valuable asset. It is beliefs generally held about a person that elicit their legitimacy, or lack thereof. The Supreme Court — an institution that rightfully retains...

Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court. At least 25 Northwestern Law professors have signed on to a letter opposing his confirmation.

Northwestern Law professors sign on to NYT op-ed opposing Kavanaugh’s confirmation

October 4, 2018

At least 25 Northwestern law professors have added their names to a New York Times op-ed opposing the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The Wednesday letter, addressed to Senators...

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who testified last week about sexual assault allegations levied at President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. Northwestern students have since been coming forward and reporting past sexual misconduct incidents to the Office of Equity.

Office of Equity sees uptick in sexual misconduct reports following Ford testimony

October 2, 2018

More than 20 million people watched Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, after Ford accused Kavanaugh of...

Christine Blasey Ford, center, is sworn in before testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27. Ford is one of three women to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.

Durbin expresses support of Ford, FBI investigation into Kavanaugh

September 30, 2018

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said he will oppose the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Friday, speaking alongside other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Durbin...

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