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The Chimes
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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Warren’s DNA faux pas may contribute to identity politics debate

Warren’s DNA faux pas may contribute to identity politics debate
Whether or not Warren is Native American, you must agree that identity requires evidential and biological criteria.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • October 19, 2018

President Donald Trump has continually alleged that Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren falsely claimed Cherokee heritage to advance her political career. However, on Monday, Warren released her DNA test which, according to Carlos Bustamente, a professor of genetics at Stanford University, found “five...

Why the letter accusing Kavanaugh of sexual assault falls flat

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Without substantiating evidence, sexual assault claims revert to the most abusive form of mob justice.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor • September 19, 2018

On Sept. 13, Sen. Dianne Feinstein forwarded a secret letter to the FBI, claiming it concerned Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Despite the ambiguity of the letter, it has been argued as an attempt to smear Kavanaugh. HOW THE STORY WAS RELEASED Last Wednesday, The Intercept claimed that Feinstein...