The Frightening State of Disobedience
Contributing Writer Jackson Hersom ’27 examines the underlying causes of passivity toward political and social issues on campus, and the necessity of actively voicing one’s opinions to create social change.
Politics
Amherst College is the Democratic Party’s Problem
Staff Writer Jeb Allen ’27 argues that Amherst’s elitist and hypocritical political climate encapsulates the Democratic Party’s rejection of ideological diversity, which ultimately helped fuel Trump’s 2024 victory.
To America, Today
Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that the American left’s struggle to find a cohesive identity has allowed the authoritarian right to not only extend its influence but redefine what it means to be American.
Anxious Campus Awaits Consequential Election Day
Students and faculty expressed deep anxiety about the result of Tuesday’s contest. Many also spoke to a sense that the problems facing American democracy will persist, no matter who wins.
Editorial: Beyond the Ballot Box
The Editorial Board takes stock of an anxious campus, suggesting that voters’ emotions should be used to engage in democracy even after Election Day.
Town of Amherst Sees Robust Early-Voting Turnout
Ahead of election day, 1,627 town residents voted early and another 3,800 cast mail-in ballots. Though those numbers represented expected decreases from the 2020 election, which occurred during the pandemic, “people are very interested” in this year’s race, the town clerk said.
International Students Offer Their Perspectives on U.S. Elections
A panel of international students discussed the potential consequences of the U.S. elections on their home countries. They described uncertainty about the future of U.S. foreign policy, concern about the spread of autocracy, and fear about the consequences of a second Trump term.