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In the Zeitgeist

Let Us Not Be Fooled

Photo courtesy of the New York Times It should be made perfectly clear to all, from those in the capital, to those in the most remote…

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March 5, 2019

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Saudi Arabia Appoints First U.S. Ambassador

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud will serve as the first female ambassador to the United States representing the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Illustrated by Claudia…

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February 26, 2019

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Senator Dianne Feinstein and the Progressive-Pragmatist Clash Engulfing The Democrats

Image courtesy of The Washington Post Veteran Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) made headlines recently when a video of her heated exchange with activists from the Sunrise…

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February 26, 2019

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Human Rights and the Weight of the Law

Photo courtesy of Mixmag Asia In August of 2016, Ye Ming Yuen, a prominent D.J. at the Zouk nightclub in Singapore, was arrested for selling drugs…

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February 26, 2019

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Less Speech Instead of More Speech Has Never Been Productive

Courtesy of ABC7 San Francisco For those who disapprove of President Trump, the mere mention of his name conjures up the most unpleasant  qualities. To many,…

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February 26, 2019

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A New Era of Voter Turnout

Voters waiting in line for the 2018 Midterm election in Hamilton County, Indiana. Photo courtesy of Kelly Wilkinson/Indy Star. Every college-aged student today, along with their…

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February 26, 2019

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Will We See the First Woman President in 2020?

Photo courtesy of Marie Claire With a bit over a year and a half left before Election Day in 2020, we are already seeing announcements of…

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February 26, 2019

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Bernie’s Back in Town – What Does That Mean for 2020?

Photo courtesy of The National Review On February 19, Senator Bernie Sanders announced that he will be running for president for the second time. It’s a…

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February 26, 2019

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Imperialism and Its Many Faces: A Cautionary Tale of Whitewashing

An article recently came out in Bloomberg News about former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s legacy in India and other colonized countries. Known as a great…

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February 26, 2019

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An Interview With Venezuelan Leader Jorge Jraissati: What’s Next For Venezuela?

In recent weeks, more than 60 countries have come to recognize President of the National Assembly Juan Guaidó as the Interim President of Venezuela, following the U.S.’s initial recognition of Guaidó. This comes as support for the regime of President Nicolás Maduro crumbles amidst political, economic, and social upheaval.

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February 19, 2019