Alastair Shearman

A DemocraSEAS

As Columbia engineers, we all want the most qualified and capable people to represent us in our student government. There is disagreement, however, on the best means to accomplish this goal.

By Samantha John, Kimberly Manis, and Alastair Shearman | Feb 28 10:36 pm ET

Democracy in Progress

The race to succeed President Bush in the 2008 election has been touted as exciting, if not revolutionary, and a chance for young people to be louder than ever before.

By Allon Brann and Alastair Shearman | Feb 4 01:39 am ET

Up to the Minute: What's Happening in the Polls

Kerry up by one? Bush ahead by two? It simply does not matter, because in this country, we use a peculiar system known as the Electoral College to choose our president.

By Alastair Shearman | Sep 15 12:00 am ET

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