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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Voting by mail ensures that everyone can make their political voices heard.

OPINION: Voting by mail will boost voter participation

JOEY FRANKLIN October 15, 2020

Every American citizen has a civic responsibility to vote and let their voice be heard. Because it’s a presidential election year — especially in the middle of a pandemic — the ability to vote safely...

2016 took us all by surprise, but with careful number-crunching, we might be able to get a more accurate prediction this year.

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: Picking a winner

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist October 14, 2020

“You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away, and know when to run.” -Kenny Rogers, “The Gambler” Some men neglect their wives and families and take...

The presidential debates are showing their age— it’s time to replace them with something a little more interesting. Tests of physical skill and dexterity will test the true skill of America’s next leader.

OPINION: Satire: A new kind of presidential debate

JOEY FRANKLIN October 8, 2020

With the disastrous turnout of the first presidential debate on Sept. 29, the next few will be delivered in a different fashion. President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden will be partaking...

Trumps positive diagnosis comes at the worst possible time — he may actually have to fight for the polls.

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: In sickness and in health

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist October 7, 2020

"Robert Pattinson should not take back Kristen Stewart. She cheated on him like a dog & will do it again – just watch. He can do much better!" -Donald Trump Presidents do not get sick. Oh sure,...

Trumps victory on the debate stage came at a price; while energizing his base, he likely didnt swing any undecided voters.

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: Master Debaters

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist September 30, 2020

“‘Jesus Christ, that’s horrible,’ I said to nobody in particular.” -Hunter S. Thompson, “Better Than Sex” If I were to suggest to you that we put two senior citizens on a stage surrounded...

With Ruth Bader Ginsburgs death, the Senate has been thrown into disarray as legislators try to pick the next justice.

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: An elegy for RBG

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist September 23, 2020

“Richard Nixon is gone now, and I am poorer for it.” -Hunter S. Thompson, “He Was A Crook: An Obituary for Nixon” And so ends another legacy. Ruth Bader Ginsburg – born in ’33, nominated...

Trumps impeachment, while a decent blow to his career, didnt actually solve or fix anything.

OPINION: Trump’s impeachment was unproductive

HANNA YUZYUK September 23, 2020

My first reason for not being very interested in what is going on in the political arena is my belief that politics are a dirty game. It is not possible to be sure about any political statement from...

The debate format is hackneyed, and due for a revamp — perhaps in the form of Joe Rogans podcast.

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: By your logic

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist September 16, 2020

"My first thought was, he lied in every word." -Robert Browning, "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came" Joe Rogan wants to host the presidential debates. The UFC-commentator-turned-podcast-host...

The boats, they are afloating — until they arent.

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: Boats on parade

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist September 9, 2020

“They might have split up or they might have capsized, They may have broke deep and took water. And all that remains is the faces and names, Of the wives and the sons and the daughters.” -Gordon...

The postal service is crucial to our lives as voters and as Americans. It can’t and shouldn’t be defunded, because the effects would be wide-reaching and incredibly damaging to our country.

OPINION: Keep the USPS in place for voters

MACKENNA ROWE September 3, 2020

Shockingly, there is another problem in the news, this time with President Donald Trump and some mail. Relief funding for the USPS has been going back and forth between different political parties,...

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: Eye of the storm

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: Eye of the storm

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist September 1, 2020

“Life’s ill, sometimes life might kill.” - Vordul Mega, “Iron Galaxy” A fully-developed hurricane can release the energy of a 10-megaton nuclear bomb every 20 minutes. That’s almost 700...

Trump’s senior counselor has officially left the White House after four years of service, leaving behind a fractured cabinet, a White House in pre-election turmoil and an open counselor spot.

OPINION: Countdown to the 3rd: Kellyanne Gone-away

JACOB HERSH, Evergreen columnist August 27, 2020

Kellyanne Conway has quit. In an administration that cycled through cabinet members like Spinal Tap went through drummers, Trump’s senior counselor managed to keep her spot from 2016 onward. She lasted...

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