Tag: Barack Obama
How past presidential elections compare to that of 2016
Those who have been around the Syracuse community for past elections reflected on the climate of those elections, compared to this one. Read More »
Ask the Experts: Professor explains implications of Affordable Care Act rate increases
Prices for the Affordable Care Act health plans were announced recently and they will increase sharply next year, though most Americans won't be affected. 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 »
Colleen Deacon campaigns with prominent state, local politicians ahead of Election Day
Democrat Colleen Deacon, an Syracuse University alumna running against Rep. John Katko in New York state's 24th Congressional District race, spoke with other prominent politicians about the upcoming election at a Syracuse rally on Friday. Read More »
Panelists discuss polarizing, tumultuous presidential election cycle
Five panelists presented their views on this year’s presidential election cycle. The event, “Election 2016: How We Got Here, What Is at Stake,” was held in the packed Strasser Legacy Room in Eggers Hall Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
Syracuse University professors show political slant through campaign donations
A review of contributions to federal politicians revealed that SU faculty, staff and administrators donate primarily to Democrats, reflecting a trend nationally on college campuses. Experts who have studied the trend have come to different conclusions about the degree to which it matters. Read More »
Barack Obama endorses Colleen Deacon for US House of Representatives
President Barack Obama has endorsed Syracuse University alumna Colleen Deacon in the race for United States House of Representatives. Read More »
Ask the Experts: NASA director breaks down Paris Climate Agreement
The Paris Climate Agreement will go into effect Nov. 8. The agreement between 73 of the 195 countries in the world — representing more than 56 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions — is a global commitment to cut emissions and slow the effects of climate change. Read More »
2nd presidential debate held after Trump sexual assault controversy
The second presidential debate was held on Sunday at Washington University. The debate was done in the form of a town hall meeting; moderators pulled questions from social media and audience members had the opportunity to ask a question. Read More »
Second annual It's On Us Week of Action to take place on Syracuse University campus
The upcoming It’s On Us National Week of Action at Syracuse University will be held from Oct. 10 to Oct. 14. This year's campaign will have an increased focus on increasing student involvement and initiatives in upcoming years. Read More »
Expert shares insight on Congress overriding presidential veto on bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
An assistant professor from the University of New Haven gives his expertise on Congress overriding presidential veto on a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian government. Read More »
Ask the Experts: North Korea's latest nuclear test and the future of nuclear weapons
The Daily Orange spoke with an expert from Harvard University about nuclear weapons and their future across the globe. Read More »
9 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Aug. 29 – Sept. 5)
From Huma Abedin to Mother Teresa, The Daily Orange complied stories you need to know in order to pass your current events quiz. Read More »
Syracuse University prepares to embrace new change in overtime pay labor regulation
Ahead of changes in federal overtime pay rule, Syracuse University human resources has been preparing to make sure staff members receive benefits associated with the changes. Read More »
Syracuse resident provides back-to-school supplies to community through grassroots efforts
Mary Nelson has been providing school supplies and meals to students in the city of Syracuse every year since 2002 in light of the death of her nephew which was due to gun violence. Read More »
Syracuse University student health care will not be impacted by provider backing out of Obamacare exchanges
Syracuse University student health insurance plan will go into effect for all students starting this academic year. But there have been some concerns raised over the insurance requirement. Read More »
United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs delivers speech at Maxwell School
McDonald’s presentation "Transforming the Veteran Experience: Values Based Leadership,” was largely geared towards students of the master of public affairs program in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read More »
Syracuse University selects SHoP Architects to design National Veterans Resource Complex
Syracuse University has selected SHoP Architects to design the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read More »
Micah Fialka-Feldman
Micah Fialka-Feldman is a graduate of InclusiveU and works as a teaching assistant at Syracuse, University, where he advocates for disability rights and justice. Read More »
White House officials talk college affordability, post-college job prospects on conference call
The press call was prepared as a preview of Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill's visit to the Community College of Philadelphia on Monday. Read More »
Bill Clinton campaigns in Syracuse on behalf of Hillary Clinton
Bill Clinton spoke to a few hundred attendees for about 45 minutes inside the Fowler High School gymnasium in Syracuse. The high school was his third of four campaign stops in New York on Saturday, as the state will hold its primary on Tuesday. Read More »
Martin Indyk gives lecture on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Martin Indyk, executive vice president of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., gave a lecture on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Wednesday in Eggers Hall. Read More »
Hannibal Buress has crowd roaring with standup set at Goldstein Auditorium
Hannibal Buress, king of Comedy Central and stand-up, took the Goldstein Auditorium stage Thursday night. Though his jokes covered a broad range of topics from rap music to religion, every one had the audience in hysterics. Read More »
How President Barack Obama was named to speak on behalf of late political reporter Robin Toner
The effort was spearheaded by Peter Gosselin, Robin Toner's husband and a fellow journalist, who appealed politically and personally to President Barack Obama's staff. Read More »