All posts by Marisa Mostek
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Infographic: Religious Extremism in the United States Today
Extremist groups twisting religious ideologies to justify their violent acts are still active in the United States today....
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Violence in the Name Of Religion
Lynching, torture, and deliberately planned hate crimes bring to mind antiquated racist and religious extremist groups like the...
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“Minor” Offenses? Trying Juveniles as Adults is on the Rise in the US
A slew of recent crimes committed by minors has prompted debate over whether or not they should be...
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Do You Know What to Do When You Get Pulled Over?
Knowing even your most basic rights as a driver can only serve as a benefit in the event...
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Are We Nearing the End of Failed Mandatory Minimum Sentences?
Keeping non violent criminals incarcerated for decades leads to overcrowded conditions and billions of taxpayer dollars. The mandatory...
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Todd Akin Needs to Legitimately Stop Talking
Most of us remember Todd Akin, former Missouri Senate candidate, for his comments about how women cannot get...
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Infographic: State-by-State Driving Laws
Whether near your home or on the other side of the country, you're responsible for knowing the driving...
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Combating Alleged Child Porn by Compelling a Minor to Drop His Pants?
It’s any teen’s worst nightmare: your girlfriend’s mother discovers the sexually-explicit video you sent to her phone and...
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How to Sue Your President, Obama Edition
If you, like Speaker of the House John Boehner, are interested in suing the President of the United...
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Have Your Pot and Eat it Too: Regulating Edible Marijuana
Despite some positive results of Colorado's marijuana legalization, like additional revenue and a decrease in crime, there are...
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Lost Your Bid for Congress? Change Your Name!
The candidate formerly known as Scott Fistler, who lot his congressional bid in Arizona twice, recently changed his...
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No More Tiger Selfies, NYC Men Will Have to Snag Chicks Some Other Way
The New York legislature passed a bill making it illegal to take selfies with tiger -- a popular...
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Attention, North Koreans: We Must Stop Seth Rogen!
The evil United States, a terrifying and corrupt country hell-bent on wreaking havoc on our world and threatening...
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Colorado Crime Down Since Pot Legalization; is Washington to Follow?
After Colorado's legalization of recreational marijuana, skeptics believed the rate of crime would elevate if not skyrocket; however,...
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Offensive Gay Statement Showdown: Rick Perry vs. Brian Schweitzer Edition
Politicians from both sides of the aisle are battling this week for the Who's-Most-Offensive-to-the-LGBT-Community crown. From Brian Schweitzer...
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Continual Mass Shootings Prompt Tactical Changes Within Law Enforcement Community
Some schools cancelled all classes the day following the Columbine shooting in Colorado in 1999. Students around the...
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Tesla Releases Its Patents, But is it Enough to Jump Start Electric Vehicle Production?
Tesla Motors released its patents to the public with the hope that it would spur increased electric vehicle...
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Patricia Schroeder: Trailblazer for Women in Politics
She was the Hillary Clinton before Hillary Clinton. She stared gender stereotypes in the face and boldly took...
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Slenderman Made Me Do It
A new, faceless horror threatens to wreak havoc on our lives by stalking and killing children, and is...
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Vaporizing E-Cigarette Myths
There is a new danger posing a massive threat to the health and longevity of young people. It...
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Startling Effects of Repeated Sexual Assault
A new study conducted by the University of Missouri finds that those who experience repeated sexual assault are...
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My First Encounter with Congresswoman Pat Schroeder
It’s embarrassing to admit that prior to hearing about her interview in the Library of Congress, I hardly...
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Cyberbullying Knows No Socioeconomic Bounds
One of the greatest fears of parents today is that their child or teen will be the victim...
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World’s Largest Cyber Crime Ring Disbanded
An international operation led by the United States caught a group of cyber criminals spearheading the largest cyber...
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Human Meat on the Menu
....at least, on one man's menu. The source of the meat? Himself. Now there's a fine example of...
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Criminals Availing in Cyberspace
Security breaches among major companies such as Target, eBay, and Neiman Marcus dominated news headlines this past year...
