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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. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) speaks during a news conference on Jan. 29, 2019, in Washington, D.C. The Kellogg alumna won re-election to represent Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Kellogg alumna Cindy Axne narrowly holds onto Iowa House seat

November 4, 2020

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne (D-Iowa) was re-elected to represent Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District by a narrow margin — leading her challenger, former Rep. David Young (R-Iowa), by only about 6,000 votes....

Bright: When it comes to state and local elections, less can be more

Bright: When it comes to state and local elections, less can be more

February 18, 2020

This is the fifth and final column in “Democracy Do-Over,” a weekly series exploring and making the case for improvements in how we elect public servants and ensure effective representation by all...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston). Schakowsky voted to remove President Donald Trump from office on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on Wednesday.

Schakowsky condemns Senate acquittal votes

February 7, 2020

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) condemned the Senate’s acquittal of President Donald Trump in a Wednesday news release, calling the decision a “dangerous precedent.” The House of Representatives...

Garcia: “It’s the courts, stupid”: Why McConnell and Senate Republicans must be defeated in 2020

Garcia: “It’s the courts, stupid”: Why McConnell and Senate Republicans must be defeated in 2020

February 2, 2020

“Walter, you know how to deal with a bully, right? With a two-by-four, that’s how. Bullies usually can’t be reasoned with.” That’s what a friend once told me, and though I hadn’t thought of...

Bright: States should not have bicameral legislatures

Bright: States should not have bicameral legislatures

January 21, 2020

This is the second column in “Democracy Do-Over,” a weekly series exploring and making the case for improvements in how we elect public servants and ensure effective representation by all levels of...

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