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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


Letter from the Editor: Reflecting on discourse, censorship after a quarter as Opinion Editor

May 30, 2018

Last Spring Quarter, I wrote a column arguing that hate speech should not be free speech. I received a litany of nasty emails and comments calling me a fascist and saying that I didn’t deserve free speech...

Lamps: Anger, offense should not be used as substitutes for logical arguments

Lamps: Anger, offense should not be used as substitutes for logical arguments

April 26, 2016

During arguments, people often use emotional appeals like being angry or offended as means of demonstrating passion or correctness. This is a habit we need to collectively break. Strong emotions do not...

Salem: Political correctness can inhibit political and cultural discourse

April 19, 2016

As an international student from Jordan, I have had to adjust to many features of American culture and I have loved many aspects of it. However, there is a negative aspect of American society that has...

Walfish: Civil discourse lacking in CAPA talks

Walfish: Civil discourse lacking in CAPA talks

April 6, 2014

It’s weird how one small detail can change your impression of someone. You can adore someone for what they’ve accomplished in their respective field, but the moment they do something you disagree...

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