The Future of the GOP: How They Lost in 2020 and How They Can Win in the Future
Disclaimer: This article is not an endorsement of any political party or candidate. This article simply makes observations based on...
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The Claremont Independent
The Claremont Independent
Oct 4, 2020
In Tense Claremont Protests, Protesters Bark At Trump Supporters, Who Yell Back Insults
A group of protesters began barking at Trump supporters at a Trump rally in Claremont on October 3. The protesters continued barking when...
The Claremont Independent
Aug 20, 2020
Democrats Need To Reclaim Patriotism
This summer, my stepdad saw an American flag dancing in the wind and assumed its owner was conservative. It is a common reaction by...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 23, 2019
An Uber Ride’s Lesson in Civil Discourse
A few weeks ago, I took an Uber from a student journalism event at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda to Claremont....
The Claremont Independent
Nov 13, 2016
After Trump’s Election, Pomona Orchestra Can Opt Out of Playing ‘Don Juan’
On Thursday, the Pomona College Orchestra informed its musicians that they could opt out of performing the song Don Juan in their...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 8, 2016
After the Election: Trump, Clinton, and the Death of Dialogue
No matter which candidate wins tonight’s presidential election, the American people have already lost. This isn’t because both Secretary...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 7, 2016
The Clinton Emails You Haven’t Heard About
Hillary Clinton’s emails have been a thorough topic of debate, but the information that has been made readily public is only a small part...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 7, 2016
Should I Vote?
When the two most popular candidates are as disliked as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, it becomes difficult to decide whether or not...
The Claremont Independent
Sep 27, 2016
The Only Part of Last Night’s Debate You Need to See
Yesterday’s debate featured exactly the Trumpian performance we’ve come to expect: the Donald’s signature one-two punch of incoherence...
The Claremont Independent
Jul 29, 2016
Ted Cruz is Not An ‘American Hero’
In his speech to the Republican National Convention, Texas Senator Ted Cruz delivered a much-needed refresher course on his party’s...
The Claremont Independent
Apr 15, 2016
Was Colorado Rigged?
In an opinion editorial published in this morning’s edition of The Wall Street Journal, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump...
The Claremont Independent
Mar 17, 2016
Super Tuesday 2.0: The fallout from the March 15th primaries
On the Republican side Donald Trump marched to victory in four of the five Republican primaries on Tuesday, steamrolling Senator Marco...
The Claremont Independent
Feb 29, 2016
Super Tuesday: Go Big or Go Home
What is Super Tuesday? Since our last feature on the Iowa Caucuses, four states, Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada have all...
The Claremont Independent
Feb 1, 2016
Iowa Caucuses: What You Need to Know
What are the Iowa Caucuses? In both parties’ nomination processes, the first state to cast its votes is the state of Iowa, which does so...
The Claremont Independent
Jan 29, 2015
Bill Kristol Talks Microaggressions, the Media, and Newt Gingrich
Bill Kristol has made quite the career for himself. Twenty years ago, after stints in government, the academy, and non-profits, he...
The Claremont Independent
Nov 17, 2014
The Elephants’ Charge: Voters Nationwide Stampede to GOP
As it turns out, Republicans have obtained an historic majority in the House of Representatives, will likely pick up nine seats in the...
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