- The New Math: When 1% is Greater Than 99% (5/1/12)
Capitalism and democracy are an integral part of the American dream. They both play a considerable role in the lives of every US citizen, whether the individual has direct knowledge and understanding of the two principles, or whether the citizen goes about their daily activities with little to no regard of the immense impact these forces have on what they are able to do or say. What happens when these two fundamental American principles begin to deteriorate due to the corruption and desecration of one or another of them? The answer to this question seems to be unfolding directly before the eyes of the American people.
- When Did Compromise and Common Sense Become Dirty Words ? (4/1/12)
Have compromise and common sense taken a backseat to ideology in Washington?The United States has long been centered around a set of core principles. For better or for worse, these principles and values have served as a basis for many important decisions made by Washington politicians over many decades.
- Are Women's Rights a Matter of Religious or Governmental Authority? (3/19/12)
Women's rights have been at the forefront of US politics as of late due to a controversial policy in President Obama's signature piece of legislation, the Affordable Care Act. The controversy first exploded due to the Catholic Church's opposition to the policy in which, under section 2713 of the Affordable Care Act, employers would be required to cover the cost of contraceptives along with other preventative care methods for women. The Catholic Church sites religious freedom violations due to their long standing opposition of contraceptive use because of dogmatic principle.
- Why Super PACs Are A Threat To A Free Society (3/5/12)
The 2010 ruling by the U.S.Supreme Court in relation to the Citizen’s United vs. Federal Election Commission was reached primarily on the grounds of an argument stating that it was against the first amendment to stifle political speech in a democracy. This ruling, in favor of the Citizen’s United organization, overturned an earlier Supreme Court ruling (Austin vs. Michigan Chamber of Commerce, 1990) which stated that it was unfair for corporations to fund campaigns against political candidates. PACs, or political action committees, are bodies that gain funding to do just that. Super PACs are privately funded organizations (usually by corporations, or other elements of the ‘super rich’) that campaign to either support or oppose political parties or candidates.
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| Millions gaze skyward for rare solar eclipse | James, Wade combine for 70 as Heat win Game 4 |
 The moon passes between the sun and the earth behind a windmill near Albuquerque, New Mexico May 20, 2012. The sun and moon aligned over the earth in a rare astronomical event - an annular eclipse that dimmed the skies over parts of Asia and North America, briefly turning the sun into a blazing ring of fire. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)
|  The coveted NBA championship, the one LeBron James needs to validate everything, was vanishing.
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| Strauss-Kahn faces gang rape accusation | Spurs rally to beat Clippers, win series |
 French prosecutors on Monday opened a preliminary investigation into accusations that disgraced ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn took part in a gang rape in the United States.
|  The San Antonio Spurs mowed down another opponent, using their guile under pressure to close out another perfect playoff series.
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| Yahoo! strikes $7B deal with Alibaba | Coyotes beat LA Kings 2-0, avoid West final sweep |
 Yahoo! announced today it has reached an agreement with Alibaba Group on a staged and comprehensive plan to unlock the Yahoo's investment in Alibaba. The plan, which was announced in a release, includes a transaction this year where Alibaba will purchase up to one-half of Yahoo's current stake in the top Chinese e-commerce company. The [...]
|  The Clarence Campbell Bowl was in Staples Center for the first time, waiting to be presented by Commissioner Gary Bettman to the NHL's Western Conference champions. The Los Angeles Kings' long-suffering fans gathered downtown shortly after dawn, eager to witness a series sweep and a coronation.
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| Ex-student in webcam spy case to be sentenced | I'll Have Another set to go for another at Belmont |
 One couple lost their teenage son to suicide in the days after his college roommate used a webcam to see him kiss another man in September 2010; the other fears their son will be sent to prison for doing the spying.
|  I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.
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| Families of Lockerbie victims still seek answers | I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field |
 The death of the only man convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has left some victims' relatives relieved and others raising questions about his guilt and whether others went unpunished.
|  I'll Have Another will face several familiar foes in his attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years.
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