To America, Tomorrow

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that it is necessary to remember the seemingly contradictory principles of democracy in order to preserve it.

To Save The Republic

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that the spirit of federalism, rather than a focus on identity politics, can reorient the nation from political decay.

To America, Today

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that the American left’s struggle to find a cohesive identity has allowed the authoritarian right to not only extend its influence but redefine what it means to be American.

To You: 247 Years From Now

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 urges for hope and empathy after the 2024 presidential election.

DEI at Amherst

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 argues that race-based DEI upholds racism.

Disillusionment at Amherst: Liberal Hypocrisy

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 reflects on their experience being issued a no contact order and argues that the Amherst community silences alternative political opinions.

Crises of the Institution: Dialogue On Campus

In a response to Sarria Joe ’27’s own response to an article by Jeb Allen ’27, Aaron Holton ’25 elaborates a theory of productive dialogue in order to overcome ideological divides in the current politics.

A Plea to the Faculty: Indictment No. 4

Columnist Aaron Holton ’25 urges professors to foster a broader range of perspectives in the classroom.

“The Black Experience”: Indictment No. 3

In the third installation of their Amherst Indictment series, Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 addresses feelings of ostracization faced by Black students within the Black community on campus.

Amherst in the Classroom: Where Is the Dialogue?

Aaron Holton ’25 and Madina Oraz ’25 criticize the centering of American thought and the rejection of unorthodox perspectives in the Amherst classroom.

Amherst Doesn’t Prepare Us for Democracy: Indictment No. 2

Aaron Holton ’25 criticizes what they claim to be a weaponization of identities within the Amherst classroom.

Amherst Doesn’t Prepare Us for Politics

Staff Writer Aaron Holton ’25 indicts Amherst’s cultural norms, urging students to shed preconceived notions and “usher in a new world.”

Politics at Amherst: SCOTUS 2022-2023 Term Recap

Host Aaron Holton ’25 is joined by James Patterson Jr ’27 to discuss all of the action from the Supreme Court’s 2022-2023 term as their 2023-2024 term is just kicking off.

Politics at Amherst: The Role of Policing

Host Aaron Holton ’25 sits down with Staff Writer Zane Khiry ’25 to discuss the role of policing in communities; tactics such as no knock warrants; qualified immunity; and the idea of defunding the police.

What Does it Mean to be a Republican?

Staff Podcaster Aaron Holton ’25 argues that the Republican party in its current iteration betrays American values, and calls for a defense of constitutional ideals.

Politics at Amherst: The American Judiciary

Host Aaron Holton ’25 is joined by Managing News Editor Leo Kamin ’25 to discuss the role of bias in the American judicial system and the ways in which the Supreme Court is an inherently political institution.

Politics at Amherst: Prison Abolition

Host Aaron Holton ’25 is joined by Aidan Orr ’24 to discuss alternative forms of justice and prison abolition.

Politics at Amherst: Affirmative Action (Part 1)

"Politics at Amherst" seeks to enrich political discourse on campus by bringing underrepresented perspectives into the conversation. On this episode, host Aaron Holton ’25 is joined by Tim Carroll ’25 in the first of a two-part series on affirmative action.

Politics at Amherst: Episode 1

How do Amherst students engage in political discourse? In the first episode of The Student’s newest podcast, Aaron Holton ’25 discusses how political ideologies manifest on the Amherst campus with Isaiah Doble ’25.