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Writer: Ryan Dunn

Dunn: New York’s free tuition program helps to equalize the college playing field, but it needs a facelift

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn proposes solutions that would improve Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarship program. Read More »

April 25, 2017 at 12:17 am

A mysterious sheikh, an isolated compound and a bomb threat: Islamophobia in upstate New York

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn describes how the national issue of Islamophobia has trickled down into counties in upstate New York. Read More »

March 23, 2017 at 2:07 am

It’s hard to say if the SAFE Act is reducing gun violence, but that’s not reason to repeal it

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn explains why it’s difficult to determine whether the New York state SAFE Act is actually reducing gun violence, but argues that more signs point to yes than no. Read More »

February 28, 2017 at 10:26 pm

Syracuse University’s bias awareness initiative doesn't pander to the 'snowflake generation' of college students

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn clarifies the misinterpretations of Syracuse University’s STOP Bias initiative, which isn’t as restrictive as its broad wording suggests. Read More »

February 7, 2017 at 11:14 pm

Dunn: Trump administration must aim to ease country's toxic, divided political climate

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn takes a look at the alienating political climate President Donald Trump has created among college students and the media. Read More »

January 25, 2017 at 12:09 am

The danger of fake news in the Donald Trump era

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn explains why fake news is a threat to both journalism and the current political climate in the United States. Read More »

December 6, 2016 at 11:38 pm

Cabinet picks reflect Trump's hypocrisy

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn discusses the corruption in central New York and President-Elect Donald Trump’s hypocrisy when it comes to confronting insider politics. Read More »

November 30, 2016 at 11:02 pm

Electoral College loopholes are tighter than most people believe

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn debunks the faithless elector myth. Read More »

November 16, 2016 at 6:57 pm

Trump’s victory reflects poorly on character of Americans

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn doubts the legitimacy of the imminent Trump presidency. Read More »

November 9, 2016 at 4:09 am

Character, experience make Clinton best bet for United States

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn endorses Hillary Clinton because of her experience and temperament. Read More »

November 6, 2016 at 8:05 pm

Clinton victorious after passionate performance in final debate

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn evaluates Clinton's strengths in the third and final presidential debate. Read More »

October 20, 2016 at 12:11 am

Clinton more prepared to aid indebted college students

Although neither candidate has been vocal about college debt, Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn explains how Hillary Clinton’s proposals are more comprehensive than Donald Trump’s. Read More »

October 10, 2016 at 9:00 pm

Kaine surprises with powerful debate performance

Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn explains how Tim Kaine rose to the occasion and stood up for his party. Read More »

October 5, 2016 at 12:50 am