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The Case for Socialism in the U.S.

The Case for Socialism in the U.S.

By Alisa Patience | March 23, 2017

It’s unlikely -- especially with the big-business administration currently running the country -- that the United States will ever make a complete switch to socialism. However, socialism is the closest...

Eighteen Is Too Young for Concealed Carry

Eighteen Is Too Young for Concealed Carry

By Alisa Patience | March 22, 2017

The national concealed weapons permit age minimum may soon be changed to 18 years old. Currently, the conceal carry age in most states is 21. In others, you are allowed to carry certain registered weapons...

Women of the Alt-Right

March 9, 2017

Misogynistic, and highly populist and led unofficially led by Richard Spencer, the “alt-right” movement — a faction of people with extremely far-right idealogies —  expanded underneath values...

What We Need In A Polarized Time: Local Participation

What We Need In A Polarized Time: Local Participation

March 9, 2017

It is no secret that America today is politically polarized after a divisive presidential election and many instances of party-line voting in congress. In such an environment, it may seem natural for some...

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Blurring the Lines Between Reality and Satire

March 8, 2017

Saturday Night Live has always been a paradigm for cable television political satire. It seems that people often know more about the politically charged cold-opens than they do about the events on which...

America's Infrastructure Needs Better Life Support

America’s Infrastructure Needs Better Life Support

March 3, 2017

America is not only one of the most advanced country on earth, it is also one of the largest — both geographically and in population. With that fact comes a responsibility. To keep everything flowing...

Get Informed Before You Share Your Opinion

Get Informed Before You Share Your Opinion

By Bailey Shelden, Opinion Writer | February 28, 2017

In this current political climate, opinions are flying. Everyone seems to have opinions.  I have mine, and chances are my opinions are different than yours. And that is fine. I am not talking about being...