Archive | Columns
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Column: Pussy Riot and Assange issues reveal US hypocrisy
In February, the Russian feminist punk band Pussy Riot performed an impromptu “punk-prayer” in Moscow’s hallowed Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in protest against President Putin’s controversial reelection and the Russian Orthodox Church’s political sway.
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Column: Understanding Syrian uprising is key ethical point for our generation
While on break, students tend to block out the world in favor of more malaise and relaxing realities.
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Column: Paul Ryan’s reality check for America
The shining city upon a hill has been looking a little dingy lately. The U.S. has undergone tremendous turmoil during an economic recession that was inflicted by consumerism and corporate greed, increased partisan bickering and a government with a spending problem.
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Column: Removing the stigma
It has been a bloody couple of weeks: a barrage of bullets at a midnight movie screening, a hate-fueled massacre at a Sikh temple, a shootout on the outskirts of a Texas university and now, most recently, a close call when a security guard thwarted a gunman’s attempt to open fire at a ...
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Column: The national media gets it all wrong on Paul Ryan
This past weekend, Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney announced Paul Ryan, a member of the House of Representatives from Wisconsin, to be his vice presidential nominee. Without missing a beat, the media jumped all over the move.
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Column: Amazon will Seize 3D Printing
3D printing is going to revolutionize online shopping. Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos realizes that and probably envisions Amazon orchestrating the revolution.
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Column: Romney’s choice of Ryan seals deal for Obama’s victory
It's a beautiful day in his neighborhood, a beautiful day for the president. Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won't you be my president? Hi American citizens, I'm Barack Obama and I'm glad we're together again.
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Column: Romney’s choice of Paul Ryan establishes himself as the anti-student candidate
Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney’s decision to tap Rep. Paul Ryan (R — Wis.) as his running mate cements Romney’s status as an anti-student candidate. And if you vote for them, you are absolutely voting against your interests.
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Column: Messaging on Ryan plan plays important role in 2012
Having heard the night before that Mitt Romney was going to announce his running mate Saturday morning in Norfolk, Virginia, I woke up very early to catch the latest punditry and find out who had been chosen.