The South Asian Threat

South Asia is home to a seven-decade old rivalry that is a threat to the world order. In the vast array of conflicts today, the India-Pakistan rivalry is certainly a prominent one. What can war between these two countries mean for the world at large?

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Devesh SahaiComment
Occupational Licensure Reform

The labor market is a hot button topic in today’s world. With talks of lower unemployment rates, the ability to work is of key importance. Unfortunately, occupational licensure requirements stifle the ability for many to find meaningful work. We must reform these laws for the benefit of our economy and everyone in it.

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Bradley KatcherComment
100 Years Since the Bolshevik Revolution

This year, 2017, marks 100 years since the Bolshevik Revolution in modern day Russia which led to the establishment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Even though the USSR is no longer present, the ideals of Communism and the effects of its atrocities still remain present. In this article, we will discuss the effects of Communism worldwide and describe the flaws of a system that led to the deaths of millions of innocent men, women, and children.

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James Davis Comment
US Public Opinion and the "Muslim Terrorist" Misconception

While Trump’s rhetoric has certainly aggravated an ongoing issue, the US population’s negative misconception about the “Muslim terrorist” is due to a general lack of complete knowledge of Islam as a religion, a more prevalent tendency to attribute ‘terrorism’ to solely Muslim-committed acts of domestic violence, and constant negative portrayals of Islam via mainstream media.

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Kristin ZwicklbauerComment
Trump vs. the Media, By the Numbers

On October 11, President Trump threatened NBC’s broadcasting license, bringing his war on media to a concerning climax. Mr. Trump is willing to challenge the media’s First Amendment rights in order to protect his personal interests -- an unsettling reality that can be traced through simple facts and figures.

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Edie TepperComment
A Closer Look at Your Search Engine and Politics

Search engines today are getting more and more personalized, saving information on your browsing history going months back and if you’re logged in, maybe going back for years. Advertisements are starting to melt into the background and look a lot like normal search results. You probably search every single day - what’s going on under the hood and why is search a concern for politics?

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Emily ZhouComment
The Political Responsibility of SNL

While comedians regularly poke fun at President Trump and his administration, it seems that political satire has lost its truthful voice. Political satire is meant to reveal truths and transcend the barriers of political jargon. However, this effect has been lost in the battle between Trump and the media. As the President continues to preach the the deceit of the press and media, satire of Trump has become entertainment for liberal America, rather than a nonpartisan interpretation of political events.  

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Victoria McKelveyComment