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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


It has been three months since Salah Bouacha received federal assistance. As Congress returns for the year’s final session, he hopes legislators strike a deal on a stimulus package.

As Congress returns for the year’s final session, laid-off staff seek relief package

November 15, 2020

After 29 years with the Kellogg School of Management, Program Assistant Salah Bouacha was laid off in April. Shortly after, Bouacha received his first stimulus check through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,...

After gathering over 12 percent  of the vote, Buttar is the first Democrat to challenge Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Democratic challenger to Pelosi emphasizes democratic socialist platform

May 21, 2020

Shahid Buttar, a democratic socialist running to unseat incumbent House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), emphasized the need to end corporate influence in American politics during a Thursday NU College...

While progressive insurgent candidates may struggle to gain traction amid social distancing guidelines, incumbent performance may be a more relevant factor in election outcomes as officials mobilize their coronavirus response.

“Uncharted territory”: While COVID-19 may halt momentum, insurgent campaigns could gain from increased scrutiny on incumbents

May 10, 2020

When Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suspended his presidential campaign, supporters turned to down-ballot races to further progressive ideals in the Democratic Party. But for progressive figureheads trying...

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. Underwood was declared the winner of her race against Republican Jim Oberweis.

Underwood campaigns for re-election support at Indivisible Evanston event

February 19, 2020

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) spoke to Evanston residents Tuesday about her work in Congress, and asked for support in her re-election campaign in the historically-red District 14. Underwood...

President Donald Trump speaks to the nation in January 2019 in a prime-time address from the Oval Office of the White House. Trump now faces impeachment charges, and awaits a Senate trial.

Evanston political leaders share impeachment attitudes

January 12, 2020

Evanston leaders from both parties have followed their national leaderships’ sentiments regarding President Donald Trump’s recent impeachment. On Dec. 18, the impeachment inquiry reached its most...

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