All posts tagged "Politics"
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Having Faith in Politics
Religion isn't entirely absent from the political conversation, but its place is static and stale.
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Military Sexual Assault Remains a Major National Embarrassment
If you have seen the eye-opening documentary 'The Invisible War,' then you know that it raised awareness for...
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Rick Perry’s Indictment: A Purely Political Move
Texas Governor and former 2012 Presidential candidate Rick Perry was indicted by a grand jury last Friday.
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Millennials as a Source of Political Change: It’s Just Not Happening
Millennials have unique viewpoints and priorities that color their political ideologies.
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Ralph Nader and the Millennials
Ralph Nader and the Millennials may seem like an uncommon pairing, if not an obscure band name. But...
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Politically Genius: Boehner’s Suit Against Obama
John Boehner says the House of Representatives is suing President Obama for not faithfully executing the laws he...
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Iowa Law Legal Battle Sheds Light on Academic Diversity
After nearly six years of legal battles, Teresa Wagner was just granted a new trial against the University...
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Conflicting Courts: Affordable Care Act Up in the Air Again
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) never has a boring day in court, and today is no exception. Rulings...
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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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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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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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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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LGBT Community Makes Great Strides, Other Minority Groups’ Rights Eroding
Gather ‘round, Constant Reader (if I may be so presumptuous with my very first blog post). Let’s wax...
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Schumer’s Crusades Against Weird Alcohol Help Build His War Chest
Sen. Chuck Schumer has spent years shutting down non-traditional alcohol innovation in the name of American youth. But...
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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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Sorry, Citizens: Senators Won’t Fill Court Vacancies
Thanks to petty politics, your local federal court may be lacking in the positions that it needs most...
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Paid Sick Leave in NYC: It Just Makes Sense
A new law recently implemented in New York City is a significant step in the right direction for...
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What SCOTUS’ McCutcheon Decision Means for the Future of US Elections
Get ready for even more money to enter politics. The Supreme Court overturned limits on federal political donations...
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Brewer’s Choice: Why the Veto Was the Only Option
A new bill placed on Arizona Governor Jan Brewer’s desk had me looking at the calendar to make...
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Drone Rules: Are They Enough to Protect Civilians?
Whether you’re for or against drone strikes, it should at least be accepted that regulations should be followed...
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Campaign Deception: Read Before You Click
When Randy Frails clicked “donate,” he thought his $1,000 was going to the campaign of Georgia Congressman and...
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What Is and Isn’t Important About Huckabee’s ‘Libido’ Comment
Former Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is facing criticism for comments he made during a speech on Thursday,...
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Gun Violence in Schools and Universities Continues
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 saw yet another shooting unfold on a college campus. Andrew Boldt, a senior at...
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Law School and the Unexamined Life
Shame on me. I only just stumbled upon the paper published in the Journal of Legal Education by...
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Celebrities Who Think They Know Politics…But Don’t
In today’s world of constant media consumption, it’s easy to form an opinion on just about everything. From...
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You Should Vote Republican Because You’re a Basket Case
Good afternoon, folks! Are you ready for the weekend? I am. I’ll be organizing a march on Rush Limbaugh’s...
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The Biggest Political Twitter Mishaps, Gaffes, and Weird Statements of 2013
Twitter has become one of the easiest ways to provide snippets of information to the public. Celebrities, writers,...
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Shutdown 2013: The End of Day Two Sees Slow Progress
Day two of the government shutdown has come and gone, and the streets of Washington, D.C. remain much...
