Writer: Cole Jermyn
How a star becomes a black hole
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn surveys the damage from what may be Trump’s worst statement yet. Read More »
Third-party candidates not worth protest vote
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses the dangers of protest votes and why it’s important to read the fine print. Read More »
Trump flops on the big stage in first Clinton-Trump debate
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn gives his rundown on how Donald Trump’s missteps during the Monday night’s presidential debate. Read More »
City's youth advisory council can bridge the youth engagement gap
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains the importance of Syracuse Common Council’s upcoming initiative to engage high school students in government at a time of low millennial participation. Read More »
Hillary Clinton plays it safe, effective on 'Between Two Ferns'
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses Hillary Clinton’s endearing, authentic funny streak in her "Between Two Ferns" interview with Zach Galifianakis. Read More »
Hillary Clinton's Syracuse office puts central New York on map
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses the potential of Hillary Clinton’s recently established office in Syracuse and how its opening ties into a distinct aspect of Clinton’s campaign strategy. Read More »
Filmmaker controversy highlights importance of Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
In light of the Shimon Dotan conference controversy, Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses the impact that limiting free speech can have on college campuses and how that affects students’ political engagement. Read More »
Denied funding for lead paint removal endangers Syracuse community
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn argues that the partisan conflict between Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Syracuse Rep. John Katko offers little in the way of solutions to the city’s lead paint problem. Read More »