Whitman Wire

Security risks make web voting impossible

Blair Hanley Frank • October 25, 2012

While paper ballots may seem like a clunky option in this modern age, in many ways, they provide levels of security that electronic voting just can't match.

Green Party vote not wasted

Sam Chapman • October 25, 2012

I am voting for Green Party Candidate Jill Stein because I refuse to compromise democracy by succumbing to political expedience.

Democracy Promotion Begins at Home

Gary Wang • October 27, 2010

Democracy promotion occurs through example. America must perfect its own democracy so it better exemplifies the benefits of an accountable government.

Compromising our political ideals

Heather Nichols-Haining • September 23, 2010

Though compromise is hailed as a democratic ideal, it has terrifying implications for policies.

Letter to the Editor: ‘Democracy’ in America now an empty cliché

Letter to the Editor • December 9, 2009

Democracy is not a cliche, it's a euphemism for capitalism and way overused.

Democracy in America has become an empty cliché

Gary Wang • November 29, 2009

Political deliberation has been usurped by feigned outrage. And that's the worst aspect of democracyâ€”its fragility.