Blogs
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The Case of the Million Dollar Napkins
Ashley Shaw | July 24, 2014I’m a messy eater — ask anyone who knows me. I can make a mess while eating plain bread....
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Families of Victims of Police Brutality Question Officer Accountability
Nicole Roberts | July 23, 2014More police officers than ever before are being held accountable for misconduct as a result of increased public awareness,...
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Due Process is the Red Herring in the LGBTQ Movement
Chris Copeland | July 23, 2014The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that states cannot deprive a person of the fundamental right to...
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University of Wisconsin Policy Calls for Grade Distribution by Race and Ethnicity
Allison Dawson | July 23, 2014University of Wisconsin - Madison has come up with a new policy, the "Framework for Diversity and Inclusive Excellence,"...
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Are We Nearing the End of Failed Mandatory Minimum Sentences?
Marisa Mostek | July 22, 2014Keeping non violent criminals incarcerated for decades leads to overcrowded conditions and billions of taxpayer dollars. The mandatory minimum...
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Todd Akin Needs to Legitimately Stop Talking
Marisa Mostek | July 22, 2014Most of us remember Todd Akin, former Missouri Senate candidate, for his comments about how women cannot get pregnant...
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Infographic: State-by-State Driving Laws
Marisa Mostek | July 22, 2014Whether near your home or on the other side of the country, you're responsible for knowing the driving laws...
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Nazi Graffiti Indicates Resurgence of Fascism in Indonesia
Ryan Purcell | July 22, 2014Stickers, posters, and Nazi graffiti images of Adolf Hitler litter the cities of Indonesia in the run up to...
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It’s Time to Shut Down New York’s Indian Point Nuclear Plant
Franklin R. Halprin | July 22, 2014Nuclear reactors are notorious for their cooling systems; the Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima meltdowns all occurred because...
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Get the Most Out of LinkedIn With These 5 Useful Features
Natasha Paulmeno | July 18, 2014LinkedIn has so many features that most people are unaware of that they are truly missing out. LinkedIn can't...
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WARNING: The Christians Are Coming for Your Civil Liberties
Hannah R. Winsten | July 17, 2014The Hobby Lobby ruling, not even a month old, is already proving to be disturbingly broad. Ruth Bader Ginsburg...
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Tablets in the Workplace: Should Microsoft be Afraid of Apple?
Teerah Goodrum | July 17, 2014Exciting news is coming from the Apple camp. In an attempt to move into the business enterprise market, ...
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For the Love of the Game: Lawsuits and Little League
Ashley Shaw | July 17, 2014Baseball is a fun, harmless way for children to spend their time, right? Not when they're being sued for...
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Bystanders? More like Bye Standards.
Trevor Smith | July 16, 2014There are some cases when you just shouldn't get involved, but when someone is getting beaten to a bloody...
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Thanks to Governor Christie the Gun Debate Just Reached a New Low
Natasha Paulmeno | July 16, 2014Both sides of the gun control debate can be extreme, but we could come to an agreeable compromise. But...
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Immigration Isn’t a Joke, Mr. President
Allison Dawson | July 16, 2014Immigration issues won’t be fixed overnight, but having a president who blatantly and publicly makes fun of the issue...
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Gay is NOT the New Black
Chris Copeland | July 16, 2014“Gay really is the new black,” proclaimed Daily News columnist John McWhorter in a recent article. John McWhorter is...
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Political Graffiti as a Catalyst for Escalating Israeli-Palestinian Violence
Ryan Purcell | July 15, 2014It is important to differentiate the two strains of political graffiti: while graffiti can promote equality and liberty, it...
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Combating Alleged Child Porn by Compelling a Minor to Drop His Pants?
Marisa Mostek | July 15, 2014It’s any teen’s worst nightmare: your girlfriend’s mother discovers the sexually-explicit video you sent to her phone and she...
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“Mayor Harris” Might Accidentally Legalize Weed in DC
Eric Essagof | July 14, 2014Congress is on track to accidentally legalize marijuana in the nation’s capital. To understand why, you first have to...
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New Orleans Police Attempt to Regain Public Trust by Wearing Patrol Cameras
Nicole Roberts | July 14, 2014The Department of Justice investigation into the New Orleans Police Department following Hurricane Katrina resulted in sweeping reforms of...
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Composting is Great, Reducing Waste Output is Better
Franklin R. Halprin | July 14, 2014Composting offers us a buffer against wasteful lifestyles and slightly reduces the environmental consequences that would result. It is...
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Legal Marijuana Laws: Colorado v. Washington
Alexandra Stembaugh | July 11, 2014Washington and Colorado are the first states in the nation to allow recreational marijuana sales; however, the states have...
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Penile Code: The Unappreciated Plight of Men’s Reproductive Health
Ashley Shaw | July 10, 2014All anyone seems to talk about recently is the Hobby Lobby case and women’s reproductive rights. I think this is...
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Have Your Pot and Eat it Too: Regulating Edible Marijuana
Marisa Mostek | July 9, 2014Despite some positive results of Colorado's marijuana legalization, like additional revenue and a decrease in crime, there are issues...
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‘City as Art’ Exhibition Brings Massive Graffiti Collection to the Public for First Time
Ryan Purcell | July 9, 2014Martin Wong, an avid collection of New York street art from the 1970s and 1980s donated his entire collection...
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Obama, Perry, and the Crisis at the Texas Border
Allison Dawson | July 9, 2014Hey y’all! President Obama will be coming to Texas today. Yippee! Thankfully he doesn’t plan to come to Houston...
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Down the Hobby Lobby Rabbit Hole: Are Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws Next?
Chris Copeland | July 8, 2014RANT WARNING: Be advised, this post may cause bouts of annoyance, defeatism, and pessimism. Initially, I planned to write...
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Arming the Police Against American Citizens, Part II
Jake Ephros | July 8, 2014Recent media attention has shed light on many of the controversial aspects of police militarization, from excessive force to...
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Riverkeeper: Patrolling the Hudson to Keep NYC’s Water Clean
Franklin R. Halprin | July 7, 2014Riverkeeper, New York's clean water advocate, has patrolled the shores of the Hudson for decades. The organization helps to...