When Politicians Attack….

Posted on February 1, 2012 by thomas1va

On Wednesday, the Energy and the Environmental Subcommittee convened to discuss issues related to Hydraulic Fracturing Research, and quality control of data related to the EPA analysis. EPA was initially tasked with review of the hydrofracking measure to inform both the public and private on the potential risk of these practices through a scientific, quantitative … Continue reading →

America / Foreign Policy

Why the US Should Care About Central America’s Deteriorating Security Situation

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Max Rava • 2 Comments

The countries of Central America currently are facing a security crisis brought on by its economically advantageous geographic position. It is in close proximity to the large consumer markets of North America and has access to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the former through the Caribbean Sea. Ironically, however, geography also has made Central America … Continue reading →

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A Different View of the GOP Campaign Trail

Posted on February 1, 2012 by katwardle • 1 Comment

The Florida Republican presidential nominee election took place yesterday, and Mitt Romney came out victorious. With the finalized results, many reporters and political scientists are feverishly anticipating the next steps for Gingrich, Paul, Romney and Santorum. In lieu of joining the journalistic hubbub about the elections, I offer an alternate perspective and a less conventional … Continue reading →

America / Culture / Education

Do it for the diploma

Posted on January 31, 2012 by catherinekus • 1 Comment

In President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address, he called on “every state to require that all students stay in high school until they graduate or turn 18.”[1] This is not a new suggestion. The New York Times reports that “21 states and the District of Columbia have compulsory attendance until 18, and 11 … Continue reading →

America / Education / Events / Politics / Rule of Law

Creationism: Does it belong in Indiana’s Public School System?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Allie Greiwe • 4 Comments

Indiana legislators are moving forward on a bill that would allow the teaching of Creationism in the public school system. The GOP-sponsored bill has passed out of the Indiana Senate Education Committee, thus sparking controversy nation-wide about the teaching of Creationism –and Evolution. Two prevalent ideas about the origin of life are that of Creationism … Continue reading →

Foreign Policy / Politics / Presidency

Obama’s Missing Ingredient in Foreign Policy

Posted on January 31, 2012 by thomas1va • 1 Comment

On January 30th, the Center for American Progress (CAP) hosted a meeting focused on the Obama Administration’s successes and future directions in national security for this nation. Ben Rhodes lead the discussion at CAP, and began by explaining three events aided in our creation of restoration of National Security specifically through International Action. These three … Continue reading →

America / Healthcare

Health Care Reform: Recent Poll Shows Signs of Confusion

Posted on January 31, 2012 by kristenhayford • 2 Comments

HealthDay and Harris Interactive conducted a recent poll measuring current support for the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Their recent results were not too surprising: 36% of adults say they want the law repealed, 25% want to see the law modified and 21% want the law to remain as is. The apparent divide has been linked … Continue reading →

America / Economy / Foreign Policy / Politics

Forgotten in the Coverage of the US Presidential Election: two other key elections in the Western Hemisphere

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Max Rava

As per normal in a US presidential election year, there has been a plethora of political coverage broadcasted on most any news channel so far in 2012. While this does not mean the public is paying attention to the seemingly unending political coverage (some viewers have even expressed their dissatisfaction with it), there has been … Continue reading →

Politics

STOCK Act a Testament to Government Inefficiency

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Logan Albright

By Logan Albright This week, Americans will likely witness that rarest of moments in our political system—consensus. In a time when the ideological divide between Democrats and Republicans seems to be deeper than ever, the thought of agreement between both parties in the legislative and executive branch seems like little more than childish fancy. Yet, … Continue reading →

America / Culture / Politics / Regulation / Tax

Corporate Person: A Legal Fiction and the Reality it Represents

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jwwicker • 1 Comment

There has been a significant amount of discussion and disagreement about the rights held by corporations. Citizens United has equated individual speech and expression rights the speech rights of an individual with a “corporate identity.” Occupy Wall Street has demanded that corporations be striped of the rights of individuals, and the status as a “corporate … Continue reading →

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