Issues
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American Muslims: A Vibrant History, Misplaced Hatred
Muslim Americans are a vibrant part of our culture, so why are they discriminated against?
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Marital Rape in the U.S.: What Are the Laws?
Sorry Donald Trump, marital rape is a real thing.
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Turkey: A Country Perpetually at a Crossroads
Turkey is no stranger to conflict; whats up next for the country?
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Combatting Cyber Attacks: Will Congress Adopt Obama’s Plans?
What can be done to stop hacking?
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The Language of Asylum Law: Obstacles for Transgender Asylum Seekers
The law is still not equal for all, including trans asylum seekers.
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Infant Intersex Surgery: Genital Mutilation in the U.S.?
Genital mutilation isn't just a foreign problem.
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Protecting Email Communication: Is it Possible?
Email encryption in a post-Snowden world.
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Obama Proposes New Nursing Home Regulations
What's the latest with nursing home care and why hasn't it been updated in decades?
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LGBTQ Pro Sports: Obstacles and Victories
How is life in professional sports for out athletes?
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Is Amazon’s New Self-Publishing Pay-By-Page Policy Good For Writers?
How much money can writers make when paid by the number of pages read?
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War Powers Act: Has it Outlasted Its Usefulness?
Is President Obama the only president to use military force without Congressional approval?
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U.S.-Venezuelan Relations: Can the Doors Be Reopened?
What do the Obama Administration's sanctions against Venezuelan officials mean?
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Falling Fertility: The Impact of Declining Birth Rates
Here's why millennials should start reproducing.
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Women in the Big Leagues: Can They Legally Play on “Men’s” Teams?
Are there any laws that prohibit women from playing in the NBA, NFL, or MLB?
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Is Your Grocery Bill Breaking the Bank? It’s Not Just Whole Foods
Your gut was right all along -- Whole Foods has been overcharging you for those artisinal cheeses.
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Children of Incarcerated Parents: What Are Their Rights?
The number of children with an incarcerated parent has risen by 80% since 1980.
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America’s Focus on Guns by the Numbers
Even though crime remains low across the country, more Americans are turning to gun ownership.
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Supreme Court Nominations: Do Presidents Make Mistakes?
What happens when a President regrets his SCOTUS nominee?
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Transformative Justice Transforming Mass Incarceration?
How is transformative justice affecting change in the criminal justice system?
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The USPS Deficit Crisis: What’s the Plan?
How will the latest plan to save the USPS affect you?
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The Gaming Industry: Misogynistic and Living in the Past
Women make up nearly half of gamers, so why is the industry stuck in its misogynistic past?
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Judicial Bias: What’s Morality Got to do With It?
What is judicial bias and what can be done about it?
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A Resurgent Taliban Complicates Life in Afghanistan
What role will the Taliban play in Afghanistan's future?
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How Can Restorative Justice Change the Criminal System?
Restorative justice is changing youth incarceration across the country.
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The Role of Prosecutors as Social Justice Advocates
How can prosecutors affect social justice change in the justice system?
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Capital Punishment: Is American Opinion Changing?
A look at some of the arguments surrounding the death penalty.
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FIFA Scandal is No Surprise if You’ve Been Paying Attention
Are you a fan of the world's most popular sport? Then the FIFA scandal doesn't surprise you.
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Power Plants and Carbon Pollution: What Can the EPA Do?
What's next on the EPA's agenda to curb American carbon emissions?
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Is the United States a Superpower in Decline?
Find out how recent world events have affected America's influence around the globe.
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Expiration of Patriot Act Reignites Security v. Privacy Debate in America
The Patriot Act expired but a near-identical bill passed. How do Americans feel?
