President Barack Obama awarded four Cornell assistant professors the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers on Sept. 26. While 94 other scientists received the award, no other university was as well represented on the list.

In the wake of the Obama administration's policy shift on the Defense of Marriage Act, Cody Gault '11 examines the role of gay marriage in American political life.

Holtz-Eakin says current budget is "more depressing that bioterrorism" and threatens American businesses.

 Prof. Suzanne Mettler's paper defines government policies that are not visible to ordinary citizens as the “submerged state.” 

Cody Gault '11 explains President Obama's appeal to good ol' American pride in last week's State of the Union Address.

Sun Associate Editor Tony Manfred '11 will be live blogging President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address tonight. Obama hits the stage at 9 p.m., Sun coverage begins at 8 p.m. Read along by clicking here.

Cody Gault '11 says it's time for President Obama to take a stand on gay rights.

Judah Bellin '12 considers the ideological extensions of Jon Stewart's Daily Show. Revealing a flawed and lamentable view of American democracy.

As the court, military, President and politicians continue to debate the legal status of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the gay men and women in the armed forces continue to serve the country that openly rejects their sexual orientation. This is not only a national disgrace, but one that directly affects our classmates in Cornell’s ROTC program.

Cody Gault '11 questions the assumption that Obama has failed in his time as President.