Electing Joe Biden is just the beginning
America rejected a demagogue, but we still must work together to fight against the systemic inequalities that haunt our country. Read more »
Opinion
Even with President-elect Biden, the future is unclear
In this election, President Donald Trump lost and democracy won. But the future for our country is still unclear. Read more »
Absence of Light: Bubbles
From an inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, acknowledging the mental bubbles of life and the limits of our minds in relation to the criminal justice system. Read more »
Absence of Light: Happiness and suffering
From an inmate at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, thoughts on suffering and the purpose of the struggles of life. Read more »
Introducing Absence of Light
In collaboration with inmates at Auburn Correctional Facility in Auburn, NY, The D.O. Opinion presents Absence of Light, providing a platform to those least often heard. Read more »
SEM 100 still falls short of substantive change
Despite changes to the class’ curriculum, a lack of incentive and a tendency to burden students of color shows the class’ still-present flaws. Read more »
COVID-19 brings risk of toxic positivity
It’s not always the best idea to be nice all the time. Negative emotions have a place too. Read more »
Election Day should be a federal holiday
Face-to-face discourse shows the true stripes of our democracy, and there’s no better way to do it than a backyard barbeque. Read more »
Early results show weakness of polls
After Florida sided with President Trump after being projected to go the other way, polls lose even more credibility. Read more »
Election anxiety is normal. Here’s how to avoid it.
The 2020 election cycle has already been the most anxious one in American history, but with an uncertain outcome, it will only get worse. Read more »
Non-party affiliated voters have the most influence this election
A record number of Onondaga County residents registered to vote this November, but many of them aren’t affiliated with a major political party. These voters hold the future of the county in their hands. Read more »
New York's COVID-19 vaccination plan has inherent flaws
Built on a foundation of good intentions, New York’s plan for vaccinating against COVID-19 has too many uncertainties. Read more »
Mail-in voting flaws may help Republicans
Specific requirements and complex forms may tip the scales in Republicans’ favor as some mail-in ballots could be thrown out. Read more »
From the Editors: We want to hear about your experiences voting
We want to know how this election and its aftermath is affecting you, as well as what your experience voting was like. Read more »
Dana Balter will fight for a better health care system
As the future of Americans’ health care is uncertain, between legal challenges of the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade, central New York needs Dana Balter to fight for their health care in Washington. Read more »
Rachel May is a champion for the environment
Through a proven track record making change for the environment, Sen. Rachel May deserves another term in Albany. Read more »
John Katko is a proven representative who works for central New York
This election isn’t about a Democrat vs. a Republican, but about something that won’t work vs. something that has for years. Read more »
GOP resorting to voter suppression silences majority
In modern American politics, the Electoral College is an antiquated system that only serves to hinder the democracy it was put in place to protect. Read more »
Mail-in ballots present too many barriers for voters
Complex language, pen color requirements, signature after signature. It isn’t easy to vote by mail, and while voter fraud is nearly a myth, that’s a problem. Read more »
Sam Rodgers brings fresh perspective that the New York State Senate needs
Former Syracuse University football captain and alum Sam Rodgers is the injection of youth that the New York State Senate needs right now. Read more »
Balter is committed to the Syracuse community
Through her policy commitments, NY-24 Dana Balter has proved that she is committed to fixing the inequality present in Syracuse, while Rep. John Katko has only watched it get worse. Read more »
Voting in congressional race is as important as presidential race
As the presidency draws all the attention, one important election is happening right now in our community. Read more »
Dana Balter positioned as the candidate to make real change
Former Syracuse University professor Dana Balter can make real change in congress, if she can defeat incumbent Rep. John Katko. Read more »
Dewitt, Manlius officials endorse Dana Balter
Over a dozen elected officials from Dewitt and Manlius endorsed Dana Balter in the NY-24 congressional race. Read more »
