What is horseshoe theory? It’s a simple concept that tells us that if you go far enough left or right on the political spectrum you always end up at the same place. […]
Opinion: Debunking Horseshoe Theory
Pat Weston
Studying Broadcasting and Journalism, Pat aims to bring a more entertaining and charitable conversation to potentially difficult subjects. Besides politics, Pat has a great interest in live streaming, music, video games, pop culture, and traveling, having both visited and lived in over ten countries including Thailand, Jordan, and Japan. With a world traveled heart and more passion than the average writer, Pat hopes to write with empathy first and discover the truth for himself and everyone else around him.
Why Does Talking Politics Suck? (Audio Interviews with SMCC Students)
Interviewing students about whether they do or do not enjoy talking politics. What they believe they can do to make the conversation more palatable and what they believe the consequences are for […]
Birthright Citizenship in Trouble
Recently the Supreme Court held an oral hearing on April 1. Donald Trump attended this oral hearing to support his executive order to deny birthright citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants. The […]
Young Democratic Socialists ROCK!
The Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) chapter is throwing an anti-fascism concert on April 2in the noisy lounge, on the South Portland campus. Local artists performing at the show include, Ant, […]
Turning Point Points to SMCC
Student group leader Peter Bernaiche launched the Turning Point USA chapter here on the SMCC campus at the beginning of this 2026 semester after fighting for months to get approved. Turning Point […]
Platner the Flattener
Maine State Senate hopeful Graham Platner has been dominating recent polls by Pan Atlantic Research showing him leading in the Primary by 7 points over Janet Mills the current governor of Maine […]
Meet Our Politics and Pop-Culture Editor
Studying Broadcasting and Journalism, Pat aims to bring a more entertaining and charitable conversation to potentially difficult subjects. Besides politics, Pat has a great interest in live streaming, music, video games, pop […]
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