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America’s Pressing Counterinsurgency Problem
Academic, Opinion Alex Kagan, '27 4/24/25 Academic, Opinion Alex Kagan, '27 4/24/25

America’s Pressing Counterinsurgency Problem

America’s capacity for foreign conflict is dangerously low and a threat to our security.

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Trump’s Foreign Policy Disaster
Opinion Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 4/22/25 Opinion Brody Sandifer-Williams, ‘28 4/22/25

Trump’s Foreign Policy Disaster

Trump’s foreign policy has significantly eroded America’s global power and influence.

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Tariffs As a Tool, Not an End
Opinion Charles Boardman, ‘28 4/21/25 Opinion Charles Boardman, ‘28 4/21/25

Tariffs As a Tool, Not an End

Why free trade is not the answer to Trump’s economic failings.

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NYT Writers Discuss Research On Trump's Business Career
News Akash Abraham, ‘28 4/7/25 News Akash Abraham, ‘28 4/7/25

NYT Writers Discuss Research On Trump's Business Career

Reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig discuss their journey investigating the personal finances of the 45th and 47th president.

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How Protectionism Hurts Consumers and the Economy
Opinion D. Addison Gills, ‘27L 3/3/25 Opinion D. Addison Gills, ‘27L 3/3/25

How Protectionism Hurts Consumers and the Economy

Although tariffs may sound appealing, their economic benefits do not outweigh the costs.

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Gerard Baker on the New American Revolution
News Caden Brousseau, '27 2/3/25 News Caden Brousseau, '27 2/3/25

Gerard Baker on the New American Revolution

The former editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal analyzes Trump’s reelection.

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The Sights of Washington and Trump’s Liberty Ball
News Alex Kagan, '27 1/29/25 News Alex Kagan, '27 1/29/25

The Sights of Washington and Trump’s Liberty Ball

President Trump’s second inauguration was celebrated in style.

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The Power of the Bro
Opinion Henry Haden, '25 11/22/24 Opinion Henry Haden, '25 11/22/24

The Power of the Bro

Trump wins with a new electoral asset, the bros.

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An Inside View Into Donald Trump’s Winning Platform
Interview Alex Kagan, '27 11/8/24 Interview Alex Kagan, '27 11/8/24

An Inside View Into Donald Trump’s Winning Platform

W. Va. state Senator Jack David Woodrum helped draft the GOP’s policies.

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Virginia and the Politics of Unpredictability
Opinion Alex Kagan, '27 11/8/24 Opinion Alex Kagan, '27 11/8/24

Virginia and the Politics of Unpredictability

Virginia’s rightward shift should surprise no one and cements the state as solidly purple.

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Trump Rallies in Virginia Days Before Election
News James Eustis, '27 11/5/24 News James Eustis, '27 11/5/24

Trump Rallies in Virginia Days Before Election

On the weekend before election day, Trump made an unexpected stop in Salem.

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Donald Trump Accepts GOP Nomination After Assassination Attempt
News Veronica Cargill, ‘27 7/28/24 News Veronica Cargill, ‘27 7/28/24

Donald Trump Accepts GOP Nomination After Assassination Attempt

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Cartoon: “George and Bob Nominate Trump”
Cartoons, Opinion an anonymous student 2/16/24 Cartoons, Opinion an anonymous student 2/16/24

Cartoon: “George and Bob Nominate Trump”

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Mock Convention Speaker Summaries
News The W&L Spectator 2/16/24 News The W&L Spectator 2/16/24

Mock Convention Speaker Summaries

Thirteen voices from across the Republican Party spoke over the weekend at Washington and Lee University…

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Parade, Presidential Prospects, and a Foreseen Prediction
News Kamron M. Spivey, '24 2/16/24 News Kamron M. Spivey, '24 2/16/24

Parade, Presidential Prospects, and a Foreseen Prediction

A red tractor led the parade, pulling a trailer filled with W&L College Republicans, their flag, and a life-size elephant statue…

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Mock Con Nominates Trump, He Videos In Thanks
News Kamron M. Spivey, '24 2/10/24 News Kamron M. Spivey, '24 2/10/24

Mock Con Nominates Trump, He Videos In Thanks

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