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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

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) discusses policy issues and voter disconnect with Northwestern community members. The Q&A event was hosted by the political science department.

Schakowsky talks bridging gaps, eliminating disconnect to Democratic Party

May 9, 2017

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) emphasized the importance of bridging gaps between voters and the Democratic Party during an event at Northwestern on Tuesday. The congresswoman talked about how a...

(Left) Chicago, Illinois, mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun participates in a debate at WGN-TV in Chicago on Thursday, January 27, 2011. (Right) Republican Bob Dold speaks to his supporters at his election night headquarters on Nov. 4, 2014 in Libertyville, Ill.

Former members of Congress interact with students, answer questions about political process

April 13, 2017

Five former members of Congress encouraged students to get involved in politics during a discussion Thursday, responding to questions about government dissatisfaction and political decision-making. More...

Tang: Though a ‘model minority,’ Asian-Americans still face racism

October 29, 2015

In early September, American poet Michael Derrick Hudson made headlines when his poem was published in the “Best American Poetry” anthology using an Asian pen name. In his bio for the anthology, Hudson...

President Barack Obama addresses the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago on Tuesday. Obama defended police officers and their work amid the national debate surrounding officers use of force.

Obama urges federal support for police at law enforcement conference in Chicago

October 27, 2015

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama on Tuesday highlighted the need to restore trust between police officers and communities amid spikes of violent crime in many urban areas. The president addressed...

Northwestern professor shares research on legislative gridlock

October 12, 2015

A Northwestern professor discussed her research into the underlying causes of legislative gridlock Monday, arguing that lawmakers’ reluctance to compromise has paralyzed legislatures across the country. Political...

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