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The Gate was launched in conjunction with the Institute Of Politics in January of 2013 in an effort to provide students with an opportunity to interview, research, write, edit, and voice political commentary in a non-partisan forum. The Gate publishes articles that will inform students across campus as well as individuals within the Chicago community and provide a unique perspective on current political affairs. W: uchicagogate.com
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Staff Writer Niharika Iyer examines the debate over whether or not the Supreme Court should be restructured and how the ...
06/05/2021

Staff Writer Niharika Iyer examines the debate over whether or not the Supreme Court should be restructured and how the Biden administration has handled the issue.

Court packing is not an inherently new idea in American politics.

Staff Writer Molly Morrow examines the future of aldermanic privilege in Chicago and how it has been used to both oppose...
06/04/2021

Staff Writer Molly Morrow examines the future of aldermanic privilege in Chicago and how it has been used to both oppose and promote affordable housing.

Aldermanic prerogative, a special veto power of aldermen unique to Chicago, has been used to both enforce segregation and fight gentrification. It will be up to current Chicago aldermen, politicians, and residents to determine whether it survives.

As the year comes to a close, we are so excited to share The Gate's Spring 2021 Print Edition, featuring some of the yea...
06/02/2021

As the year comes to a close, we are so excited to share The Gate's Spring 2021 Print Edition, featuring some of the year's best stories. We are so proud of all the writers who have contributed to The Gate during this especially challenging school year. Here is the link to the digital version of the print edition!

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Staff Writer Maggie Rivera examines the challenges CPS faces as it reopens its schools.
05/08/2021

Staff Writer Maggie Rivera examines the challenges CPS faces as it reopens its schools.

CPS Network Chief Megan Hougard discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by reopening Chicago's 169 high schools to in-person learning.

UChicago's own Daniel Biss is soon-to-be the next mayor of Evanson. The Gate's Ridgley Knapp interviewed the future mayo...
04/28/2021

UChicago's own Daniel Biss is soon-to-be the next mayor of Evanson. The Gate's Ridgley Knapp interviewed the future mayor about his past and future:

The Gate connected with Mayor-elect Biss by phone following his win in the Evanston mayoral race.

Staff Writer Henry Branch explores the Flint Water Crisis's impact on public accountability for environmental crises and...
04/24/2021

Staff Writer Henry Branch explores the Flint Water Crisis's impact on public accountability for environmental crises and environmental racism.

While Flint’s residents paid a heavy burden, greater sensitivity to the intersection of climate change and racism has emerged as a silver lining.

Staff Writer Chelsea Smith argues that UChicago donors should focus more on causes which have a direct impact rather tha...
04/18/2021

Staff Writer Chelsea Smith argues that UChicago donors should focus more on causes which have a direct impact rather than more theoretical causes.

When addressing multidimensional problems, donations can take one of two routes. They can fund efforts to fight the issue or sponsor research into the issue.

Staff Writer Molly Morrow examines the controversy surrounding John Catanzara, the president of Chicago's FOP.
03/30/2021

Staff Writer Molly Morrow examines the controversy surrounding John Catanzara, the president of Chicago's FOP.

John Catanzara, member of the Chicago Police Department and President of the Fraternal Order of Police, has been in the public eye for some time, but his statements about the Jan. 6 Capitol violence brought new attention to his history of scandals.

Staff Writer Niharika Iyer analyzes a recent federal court decision ending the moratorium on evictions during the pandem...
03/17/2021

Staff Writer Niharika Iyer analyzes a recent federal court decision ending the moratorium on evictions during the pandemic.

US District Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled on February 25, 2021 that the CDC had exceeded its authority under the Commerce Clause in establishing the eviction moratorium.

In this Opinion piece, Staff Writer Ronan O'Callaghan describes the rise of Civilizationism and its global consequences.
03/14/2021

In this Opinion piece, Staff Writer Ronan O'Callaghan describes the rise of Civilizationism and its global consequences.

The failures of the liberal world order have led to the rise of another, dangerous ideology.

Staff Writer Grace Nadia draws on her own experience to argue the need for white people to hold other white people accou...
03/14/2021

Staff Writer Grace Nadia draws on her own experience to argue the need for white people to hold other white people accountable for racism.

White silence in the face of racism is complicity in racism.

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