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

By Aarti Iyer | Jan 21 11:32 pm ET

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.

By Lindsey Ward | Nov 13 01:24 am ET

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

House passes healthcare bill by narrow margin

Students reflect on the passage of the health care bill.

By Maggie Astor | Nov 8 10:16 pm ET

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.

By Gabriela Hempfling | Nov 4 12:30 am ET

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.

Swedish politician Wallstrom bemoans lack of female leaders

Margot Wallstrom, the vice president of the European Commission, believes that that more women in power would help ease the severity of gender-related issues, such as sexual violence in armed conflict.

By Amber Tunnell | Oct 16 12:35 am ET

Margot Wallstrom, the vice president of the European Commission, believes that that more women in power would help ease the severity of gender-related issues, such as sexual violence in armed conflict.

Thompson campaigns in Harlem

Though his pockets don't run as deep, mayoral candidate Bill Thompson hopes to give Michael Bloomberg a run for his money.

By William Jacobs | Oct 12 12:48 am ET

Though his pockets don't run as deep, mayoral candidate Bill Thompson hopes to give Michael Bloomberg a run for his money.

Local support of Gov. Paterson wanes

New York Governor David Paterson, CC ’77, has seen his approval ratings drop precipitously since last year—a plight with which politicians nationwide are familiar during this historic recession.

By Aaron Kiersh | Sep 10 08:21 pm ET

New York Governor David Paterson, CC ’77, has seen his approval ratings drop precipitously since last year—a plight with which politicians nationwide are familiar during this historic recession.

Senate confirms Sotomayor as U.S. Supreme Court justice

On Thursday, the Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as the 111th Supreme Court justice by the Senate in a 68-31 victory. Stay tuned for updates.

By Spectator News and Kim Kirschenbaum | Aug 6 04:01 pm ET

On Thursday, the Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as the 111th Supreme Court justice by the Senate in a 68-31 victory. Stay tuned for updates.

Ravitch, CC'55, temporarily reinstated as lieutenant governor

Late Wednesday night, a New York appellate judge reinstated Richard Ravitch, CC’55, as lieutenant governor.

By Betsy Morais | Jul 23 11:11 am ET

Late Wednesday night, a New York appellate judge reinstated Richard Ravitch, CC’55, as lieutenant governor.

Gov. Paterson, CC'77, challenges ruling on Ravitch, CC'55

Governor David Paterson, CC'77, is challenging the court ruling that blocks Richard Ravitch, CC'55, from serving as appointed lieutenant governor of New York.

By Betsy Morais | Jul 22 10:34 am ET

Governor David Paterson, CC'77, is challenging the court ruling that blocks Richard Ravitch, CC'55, from serving as appointed lieutenant governor of New York.