Crowley: Creating more opportunities for success is priority for Obama
The American Dream is all about economic and social opportunity. It is not a guarantee of success, but a guarantee of a fighting chance to… Read more »
Writer archives: Colin Crowley
Crowley: Democrats must focus on state-level races in near future
It is more obvious to think Republicans, having lost the presidential election, would now begin to reshape their party. But we sometimes forget that it… Read more »
Crowley: Elections should not be manipulated to favor losing party
Still reeling from their presidential election loss, Republicans across the country would be well served by a period of self-reflection. They might wonder why Americans… Read more »
Crowley: Puerto Rico's voters prefer statehood; admittance would change dynamics of Congress
Election Day was a good day for those on my side of politics. Victories piled up on every level, from state referenda to the presidency.… Read more »
Crowley: New York State Senate in position to push progressive, bipartisan agenda
For the first time in New York state history, no party has majority control in the state Senate. In fact, it is uncertain who does… Read more »
Crowley: DREAM Act would improve lives of undocumented college students
In 2005, the Immigration Policy Center estimated about 50,000 undocumented students were enrolled in American colleges and universities. That is approximately 0.29 percent of all… Read more »
Crowley: Democrats hope to find repeat success with lame duck Congress
I’m thankful for a lot of things this week, but not one of them is the fiscal cliff. Also, I promise that’s the last trite… Read more »
Crowley: Petraeus resignation reinvigorates America's obsession with sex
The recent resignation of CIA director and prominent military mind General David Petraeus is just the next page in a centuries-old story of politicians schtupping… Read more »
Crowley: Although overwhelming win for Democrats is nice, having worthy opponent would be better
Election Night was a big victory for Democrats and us on the left. This column is not a victory lap, but it’s important to understand… Read more »
Both sides, but especially Republicans, distort facts in recent ads
As many of you are aware, Election Day is fast approaching. In fact, as you are reading this, I am probably frantically knocking on doors… Read more »
Being a feminist isn't quite as radical as it's criticized to be
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this column, Rupert Murdoch's name was misspelled. The Daily Orange regrets this error. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m a feminist.… Read more »
Biden reinvigorates president's message, platform in vice presidential debate
Joe Biden is my hero. Not just because he’s the vice president of the United States. Not just because he’s a Syracuse University alumnus. Not… Read more »
With simple tips, students can make voting process easy
With the election now less than a month away, it’s about that time to give some nonpartisan electoral tips and go over the information voters… Read more »
Romney-Ryan plan does not create free enterprise system as it claims to do
Conservatives point out that we, as a society, have never tried an entirely free enterprise system. They’re right — and there’s a reason for it… Read more »
For Democrats, Green Party does much more harm than good
The Green Party ruins everything. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, its members might as well be Republicans for all they do to work… Read more »
Romney, staff can't seem to get job of being presidential candidate under control
Breaking news: Mitt Romney is bad at his job. To be clear, I don’t mean the job of being president, or even being governor or… Read more »
Conservatives mangle Obama's job quote, refuse to see whole picture
In recent weeks, President Barack Obama has gotten in a lot of trouble for a comment he made regarding the unemployment problem in America. In… Read more »
Rarely talked about Republican platform proves alarming for all voters
There are many fair criticisms of last week’s Republican National Convention, not the least of which is the sometimes less-than-impressive presentation, even without Clint Eastwood’s… Read more »
Syracuse University offers many opportunities for getting involved with politics
When Secretary of State and former first lady Hillary Clinton visited campus last year, she left us with one particular gem about politics and how… Read more »
Obama out of touch with American public
Dear Mr. President Barack Obama, I came of age in the later years of George W. Bush's presidency, a time when the American people lacked… Read more »
