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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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The Daily Northwestern’s Guide to Illinois’ 2022 Governor’s Race

June 23, 2022

As Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first term comes to a close, a wide field of candidates are vying for the job. The Illinois Governor primaries will take place on June 28, but early voting is already underway. In...

A gavel in front of a pink figure of a woman on the left. On the right there is text from the Supreme Court Case: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Northwestern professors, researchers react to leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overruling Roe v. Wade

May 5, 2022

As the Supreme Court stands poised to potentially overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, some members of the Northwestern community are concerned about the lasting impact the decision could have. On...

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A D65 drama teacher sued the district over antiracism programming. Here’s how it has unfolded so far.

February 28, 2022

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 drama teacher Stacy Deemar filed a lawsuit in June challenging the district's antiracism programming. Deemar, who is white, is represented by the Southeastern Legal...

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President Joe Biden’s pledge to nominate first Black woman to Supreme Court spurs student optimism

February 18, 2022

Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement brought attention to President Joe Biden's pledge to nominate the first Black female justice. Some Northwestern students and local professors are optimistic for Black...

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U.S. Supreme Court revives case against NU’s retirement plan

January 24, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court revived a proposed class action Monday from Northwestern workers who claim the University violated federal law in its retirement plan. NU workers accused the University of placing...

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