Columbia University College Democrats

At debate, political groups clash on U.S. role in Mideast

“I don’t usually like imposing Western values on these countries, because some are not ready for this liberal democracy that we have,” CUCR executive director Tyler Trumbach, CC ’13, said. “But I do believe that these countries will eventually reach this state.”

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Feb 14 05:06 am ET

Education is Obama's strength

Obama has the right idea about education in his State of the Union address.

By Sarah Gitlin | Jan 29 05:47 pm ET

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

City elections spark campus activism

It's campaign season in New York City, and campus political groups are gearing up to rock the vote.

By Elizabeth Foydel | Oct 9 02:39 am ET

After Election, Columbia Dems Hope to Keep Up Momentum

Columbia University College Democrats fought hard in the lead-up to the Nov.

By Tabitha Peyton Wood | Dec 8 12:59 am ET

What So Proudly We Hailed

The American flag is more than a national symbol.

By Jonathon Backer | Apr 21 10:55 pm ET

Aiming our Activism

President Lyndon B. Johnson once said, “Talking about economics is a little like pissing on your leg.

By Jonathon Backer | Mar 23 09:01 pm ET

DNC Chair Speaks in Low

Howard Dean, GS ’75—former Governor of Vermont, 2004 presidential candidate, and current chair of the Democratic National Committee—spoke about student activism and the 2008 presidential election a

By Joshua Chambers | Feb 26 02:07 am ET

Dems to Host Dean in February

The College Democrats received confirmation Wednesday from the Democratic National Committee that they will be the first College Democrats chapter in the country to host DNC chairman Howard Dean.

By Joshua Chambers | Dec 7 08:16 am ET

Activism for Paper-Writers

If you’re a liberal arts student, chances are you should probably stop reading this column and get back to writing the papers that should, by all rights, be the bread, butter, and unrelenting curse

By Chas Carey | Dec 4 12:21 am ET

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