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David Silberthau 10/23/12 David Silberthau 10/23/12

Obama Spins Mitt Around the World in Round Three

Romney clearly thought he had to merely play it safe and pass an abstract “litmus test”, while Obama was out to show that this guy is not ready to wield the might of the most powerful nation in the world.

Jamie Boothe 10/22/12 Jamie Boothe 10/22/12

The Final Showdown

With only two weeks left, a slip here, a fumble there, and it could be game over.

George Joseph 10/21/12 George Joseph 10/21/12

Barnard Finally Gives Workers Respect

As a freshman at Columbia, I was surprised to find many upperclassmen jaded to the possibility of changing anything ... To get people involved you have to give them something to which they can relate; you have to give them something to fight for. The face of a Barnard office worker is a reality people can’t ignore.

Cindy Zhang 10/19/12 Cindy Zhang 10/19/12

Andrew Tan

Andrew Tan is a School of Engineering and Applied Science sophomore. He can be reached at alt2140@columbia.edu

David Silberthau 10/18/12 David Silberthau 10/18/12

Political Minutes: Cory Booker

Talking to Columbia students Tuesday night on behalf of the Kenneth Cole Foundation, Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, New Jersey discussed love, hope, change, and this generation’s imperative to tackle the hard issues.

Michael Ouimette 10/17/12 Michael Ouimette 10/17/12

Get Out of the Kitchen

As a fiscally moderate Democrat, I hope a real primary in the Republican Party is used to properly gather attention for the general election candidacy of a “New York Republican” — a strong leader who combines fiscally conservative policies without adopting social policies of the current GOP.

Cindy Zhang 10/17/12 Cindy Zhang 10/17/12

Michael Ouimette

Greg Graff 10/17/12 Greg Graff 10/17/12

David and Goliath

Benjamin Netanyahu’s rather literal interpretation the concept of a “red line” at the United Nations last month puzzled many, but it should draw as much worry as it draws laughter. It is no secret that Israel and the United States would prefer an Iran without nuclear weapons. Yet, the Obama administration’s disapproval of a unilateral Israeli strike and its lack of interest in initiating its own strike leave Israel in a rather awkward situation.

Cindy Zhang 10/16/12 Cindy Zhang 10/16/12

CPRoundup: Debate's Top Ten Tweets

CPR Editor Note: Columbia Political Review watched the second presidential debate with members of the Columbia Political Union, Columbia University Democrats, and Columbia University College Republicans. The town hall format produced clash, soundbites, and a whole lot of Internet commentary. Here are the tweets that tell the tale.

Damien Coruzzi 10/16/12 Damien Coruzzi 10/16/12

The State of the (European) Union

The fact is, however, that the European Union is one of the most exciting and ambitious challenges ever set in motion by politicians. Nobel Peace Prize or not, it deserves to prevail.

George Joseph 10/16/12 George Joseph 10/16/12

Political Minutes: Barnard Workers at Founder's Day

It was a bright happy day of barbeque and Top 40 hits this Tuesday at the Founder’s Day Celebrations, but something was sunny at Barnard. The office and clerical workers represented by the UAW Local 2110 are in a state of limbo.

Cindy Zhang 10/16/12 Cindy Zhang 10/16/12

Jamie Boothe

Jamie Boothe 10/15/12 Jamie Boothe 10/15/12

Not One for Talking

This election year has seen U.S. energy policy and the debate on global warming (does it exist, if it does who/what is responsible, and what we should do about it) get quite a bit of airtime, but from a distinctly 2012 tack.

David Silberthau 10/15/12 David Silberthau 10/15/12

State of the Race

There’s a lot going on right now. The vice-presidential debate went live last week, polls have tightened significantly since Romney’s strong performance in Denver, the second Presidential debate is tomorrow night, and the election is in just over three weeks. Say that ten times fast.

Jamie Boothe 10/15/12 Jamie Boothe 10/15/12

Biden, Uncensored

The recent vice presidential debate between incumbent Joe Biden and challenger Paul Ryan was a fiery one to be sure, and now that a few days have passed and the outcome of the debate has been properly digested, several judgments can be made.

Yoni Golijov 10/14/12 Yoni Golijov 10/14/12

To Serve and Protect?

Some folks go into the police force genuinely wanting to protect and serve, but it’s not just that those good apples are overshadowed by the bad ones. The institution itself is rotten to its core.

Cindy Zhang 10/14/12 Cindy Zhang 10/14/12

Yoni Golijov

Aman Navani 10/13/12 Aman Navani 10/13/12

Under Pressure

It is certainly not very far-fetched to foresee the rise of a far right party in Germany today taking advantage of the skepticism surrounding the euro that is prevalent in Germany today. Anyone with a sense of history should realize this. Thus, this is a time for greater European solidarity. Instead of isolating and incessantly criticizing Germany, we must cooperate with it before it is too late.

Cindy Zhang 10/12/12 Cindy Zhang 10/12/12

Democracy at Your Fingertips

The deadline to mail voter registration in New York is today, October 12, so be sure to drop off that form in the Lerner mailbox if you haven't already. If you are already registered to vote but have not requested an absentee ballot or want to receive text or email reminders about this and future elections, click here to visit TurboVote.

Tommaso Verderame 10/11/12 Tommaso Verderame 10/11/12

Political Minutes: Elie Wiesel

Few understand human suffering better than Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor who lost most of his family in the camps, yet still fewer seem to understand the human condition as well as he.