Writer: Cole Jermyn
Politicians need to stop acting like they can fix everything alone — Syracuse mayoral candidates included
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn voices concern over Syracuse mayoral candidates' use of savior politics and explains why politicians shouldn’t pretend they can fix everything. Read More »
Learning from Stephanie Miner’s time as mayor will promote a better future
Liberal Columnist Cole Jermyn reflects on Stephanie Miner’s farewell address and discusses how an inclusive future is a better one. Read More »
Asking to wear sensitive Halloween costumes doesn’t equate to censoring free expression
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains why sensitivity and censorship don’t have to be at odds when it comes to appropriate Halloween costumes. Read More »
Mass shootings responses are becoming a game of Mad Libs
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn reacts to the form letter President Donald Trump seems to send out with every mass shooting — a letter that comes with no real action. Read More »
Why every American needs to support hurricane victims
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn urges Americans to help victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to strengthen — and depoliticize — communities within the United States. Read More »
How one response proved Syracuse mayoral candidate Ben Walsh cares more about ideology than voters
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains why candidate Ben Walsh’s attempt to be nonpartisan means little if he still can’t put the people of Syracuse first. Read More »
Jermyn: Why John Katko’s vote against GOP health care bill matters for his Syracuse constituents
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn highlights what the GOP’s replacement for Obamacare means for Syracuse and why Rep. John Katko’s vote against it matters. Read More »
Jermyn: Cuomo’s signature to ‘raise the age’ of youths tried as adults is essential to reforming the criminal justice system
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn shares his thoughts on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signing of the “Raise the Age” bill, which prohibits the prosecution of 16- and 17-year-olds on adult charges. Read More »
Teacher-student racial gap in Syracuse and Rochester is being addressed with push toward teacher diversity, but more effort is needed
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains how initiatives for increased teacher diversity in the Rochester and Syracuse city school districts will help bridge the gap between students and teachers. Read More »
Frozen EPA grants left SUNY-ESF researchers on thin ice, but there’s hope for the future of environmental research
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains what the loss of EPA grants could have meant for the faculty and students at SUNY-ESF. Read More »
Jermyn: A firsthand account of the record-breaking Women’s March on Washington
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn recounts his experience as a participant in Saturday’s historic Women’s March on Washington. Read More »
The Women’s March on Washington will go down in history as one of the United States' most significant protests
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains why attending the Women’s March on Washington is not just for women, and why it isn't just about women’s issues. Read More »
A breakdown of the Obama administration’s legacy, and how Trump will make short work of it
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn takes a look at the successes of President Barack Obama’s administration and how Obama's legacy will be affected by President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. Read More »
Following Donald Trump’s election, professors’ free speech is under siege
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains the hypocrisy behind the free speech-threatening Professor Watchlist, which publishes the names of professors who are said to suppress conservative opinions in their classrooms. Read More »
State action key to resisting Trump administration
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses what New York state must do to continue its progressive policies in spite of Donald Trump’s election. Read More »
'Hamilton’ discourse gets to heart of theater
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses why the “Hamilton” cast’s impromptu lecture is important to U.S. history and free speech. Read More »
SUNY-ESF administrators sufficient in addressing post-election social climate
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn describes the climate and reaction of the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, along with the importance of colleges standing behind their students. Read More »
Maybe it was rigged after all
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses where it all went wrong in the presidential election. Read More »
Voting Clinton means progress over prejudice
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn endorses Hillary Clinton for president because of her qualifications and the significance of her success. Read More »
Deacon, Katko debate demands attention for right reasons
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains that even though Thursday’s debate between Colleen Deacon and John Katko may be boring, it’s important for both the candidates and voters alike. Read More »
CNY political climate reflects presidential election
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses the competing narratives in congressional and presidential races across party lines. Read More »
Clinton clearly wins debate by addressing issues
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses the takeaways from the final presidential debate and how Trump continues to falter. Read More »
3rd debate topics leave little appeal for millennial voters
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses the Commission for Presidential Debates’ topic selection, which favors older, more conservative voters. Read More »
Donald Trump begins facing inevitable demise
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses the second presidential debate and how Donald Trump’s campaign is officially a lost cause. Read More »