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The Future of the GOP: How They Lost in 2020 and How They Can Win in the Future

The Claremont Independent

Jan 27, 2021

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...

In Tense Claremont Protests, Protesters Bark At Trump Supporters, Who Yell Back Insults

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...

An Uber Ride’s Lesson in Civil Discourse

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....

After Trump’s Election, Pomona Orchestra Can Opt Out of Playing ‘Don Juan’

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...

After the Election: Trump, Clinton, and the Death of Dialogue

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 Clinton Emails You Haven’t Heard About

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 Only Part of Last Night’s Debate You Need to See

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...

Super Tuesday 2.0: The fallout from the March 15th primaries

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...

Bill Kristol Talks Microaggressions, the Media, and Newt Gingrich

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 Elephants’ Charge: Voters Nationwide Stampede to GOP

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...