Faith and Politics
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on a conversation with Pete Buttigieg during Amherst College LitFest 2026, examining how faith can meaningfully inform political life without becoming a tool of division.
Shane Dillon '26
Honor the Ballot: Let the Audit Proceed
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 argues that Massachusetts’ Question 1, which empowers the state auditor to review the legislature, must be honored, warning that delays and procedural stalling threaten democratic accountability.
The Moment We Are In
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 confronts the dissonance of coming of age amid institutional decay, arguing that dialogue without pressure breeds apathy and that this moment demands courage beyond comfort.
ATTN: The Democratic Party
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on the election and urges the Democratic Party to become more responsive to voters’ needs.
One Last Call Home
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 reflects on Biden’s campaign promises and urges Amherst students to vote.
The Home Stretch: Vote!
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 warns that the upcoming election is a critical moment for protecting democracy, urging voters to support Kamala Harris and engage in grassroots efforts to prevent a second Trump presidency.
Thank You, Lipton
Staff Writer Shane Dillon ’26 expresses gratitude for his time living in Lipton House and the community he found there.