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Politicians should avoid misguiding rhetoric

March 26, 2013

Intuitive and ideological approaches are often not enough and, in many cases, don’t work the way in which the public is led to believe.

Gun registeries make democratic sense

March 26, 2013

The population of Americans who oppose gun control is an incredibly small minority. Why does Congress to them like they're the majority?

Advertising dependency for free social media sites makes for risky business model

March 25, 2013

Social media sites depend on advertising for revenue, but it is unclear what personalized advertising means for the future of social media.

New York City drones program would infringe on individuals’ rights

March 25, 2013

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's policy about drones threatens personal liberties.

Personhood bill restricts women’s rights

March 25, 2013

North Dakota's abortion legislature has shown its support for giving embryos the same rights as U.S. citizens, which complicates a women's right to choose.

Outraged meat-lovers must voice their concerns to be heard

March 22, 2013

For those unwilling to eat the horse meat labeled as beef, be the change you want to see. Otherwise, remain blissfully ignorant.

United States must take more vocal stance on human rights abuses

March 22, 2013

In light of the silence of U.S. officials since the imprisonment of two human rights activists in Saudia Arabia, it is time for the United States to shed fears of ruining diplomatic relations and stand up against human rights violations in the Middle East.