Donald Trump will take office and begin his tenure as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, but the 100 days leading up to his inauguration have been anything but silent. Abortion and Planned Parenthood The discussion about abortion has come to a head again in Washington, where Republican lawmakers are threatening to…
Media pundits ‘cried wolf’ on previous Republican candidates
The left’s inability to self-reflect combined with an unfounded sanctimonious attitude have led many left-leaning pundits to blame the outcome of the 2016 election on a combination of racism – “white lash” as Van Jones put it, sexism and bigotry. Numerous comedians and celebrities have emerged from their Beverley Hills mansions to admonish the American…
A guide to President-elect Donald Trump’s 100-day action plan
President-elect Donald Trump began his first week as president-elect with a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House on Nov. 10 to ensure a smooth transition of power. While in Washington, Trump met with members of Congress, including Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in an effort to appear as…
Trump supporters clash with Clinton supporters, minorities after contentious election
Donald Trump. The anti-establishment candidate is now the president-elect, and backlash against his supporters has renewed. Following the results of the general election on Nov. 8, thousands throughout the country began protesting the outcome that left Hillary Clinton out of the Oval Office. Millions of Americans took to social media to express their sentiments. David…
Americans challenge Electoral College after political upset
Students saddened by Hillary Clinton’s loss in the general election have found hope in an online petition circulating the internet. The petition, titled “Electoral College: Make Hillary Clinton President on December 19,” is asking the Electoral College to cast their votes in favor of Clinton instead of President-elect Donald Trump. On Dec. 14, electors in…
Apathy toward safety of minorities central to Trump win
If there is something that has struck me most since Donald Trump was elected, it’s the sheer amount of people who I have seen claim that racism was not the reason he won. That’s an overly simplistic dismissal of what has been a pretty central theme in this election. Racism as it is understood by…
In Trump’s America, opinions are now facts
Welcome to the first edition of the Maturity Column: Fact Section. With the election of Donald J. Trump to the Oval Office, we have now set a new president precedent that opinions are actually facts – and therefore the Opinion Section will now be referred to as the Fact Section. Donald Trump, the man who…
Global response to US election suggests anxiety over new world order
In the wake of the U.S. election, responses from foreign leaders have begun pouring in, with mixed reactions. Congratulatory messages were laced with fear, anxiety and uncertainty from many of America’s long-standing allies. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon implored President-elect Donald Trump to keep in mind the United States’ role as “an essential actor…
Sweeping Trump victory signals need for Democratic soul searching
On election night, the first state that called for Donald Trump was Kentucky, a safely red state. It was a predictable call. However, what transpired in the later hours of election night defied party lines. “Blue wall” states like Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania that were considered safely Democratic flipped in Trump’s favor. Media pundits have…
Students ask themselves ‘what now?’ after Election 2016
Students, faculty, religious leaders and organizers of Get Out The Vote (GOTV) gathered two nights after the shocking presidential election to ask “what now?” Attendees sat in silence drinking milk and eating cookies awaiting what moderator Ralph Paz, secretary of GOTV, had to say. Those in attendance appeared to be primarily Hillary Clinton supporters seeking…
Donald Trump’s election stirs protest at University of Miami
After a contentious election cycle, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump became president-elect after defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The results of the election, however, have stirred people who were against Trump to protest at the University of Miami on Friday. [View the story “Protest at University of Miami” on Storify]
Gallery: Election 2016
The Miami Hurricane’s staff worked to report around the clock on all the election happenings on campus. Below are a selection of photos from our coverage. To see more photos, check out our Facebook album.