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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


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From Evanston to Capitol Hill: Here are some Wildcats in U.S. politics

October 14, 2024

From the shores of Lake Michigan to Capitol Hill, Northwestern is the alma mater of a number of politicians who are shaping policy across the nation. Here's a look at a few NU graduates currently serving...

Jack Schlossberg creates a majority of his content on the social media platform TikTok.

Eid: Jack Schlossberg encourages young people to vote through TikTok

September 24, 2024

Whether he’s riding his RipStik or speaking at the Democratic National Convention, former President John F. Kennedy’s sole grandson Jack Schlossberg is writing his own political playbook with a comedic...

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...

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