Politics

In traditional Democratic stronghold Harlem, barrage of protesters greets Obama

The majority of those who turned out for a glimpse of the president outside the Apollo were there to protest his policies, not cheer him.

Developing real leadership

Columbians looking to enter politics need to be more self-aware than current leaders.

The Ideas of March

A political column that is thinly concealed by a film review.

Waylaid by disease

Health is the determinant in whether or not people worldwide can succeed.

Let Egypt have its voice

To vocally oppose the Egyptian protesters would hinder their fight for democracy.

Put ethics back into politics

Protect democracy by keeping the dirt out of politics.

Political malaise, pop culture craze

Aarti Iyer on why it’s OK that we care more about Tiger than Tehran.

Weiner endorses health care bill, but not all of it

Congressman acknowledges both shortcomings of bill and it's contribution to health care reform.

House passes health care bill by narrow margin

Students reflect on the passage of the health care bill.

Dems canvass VA on annual campaign trip

The Columbia University College Democrats spent fall break canvassing for the Virginia gubernatorial race. Reporter Gabriela Hempfling traveled with them. Here are her dispatches from the trip.