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The Market for Fake Fossils
Paleontology is a revered but shrinking discipline. The market for fossils, however, is vibrant and valuable for the future of the field.
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Fake News, Echo Chambers, and Critical Thinking in the Trump Era
Fake news proves a unique challenge to journalistic integrity and the maintenance of an informed public, as it involves a multifaceted array of social psychological causal factors. Further compounding the problem is the false labeling of articles critical to the Trump administration as “fake news,” creating the incorrect perception that even discerning individuals lack the means of evaluating media.
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The Fall of the Pro-Immigration Republican, and What It Means
In 1981, Ronald Reagan declared that “illegal immigrants in considerable numbers have become productive members of our society and are a basic part of our work force. Those who have established equities in the United States should be recognized and accorded legal status.” In this regard, today’s Republican Party would be unrecognizable to the conservative icon. So we must ask: what changed, how, and why?
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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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Why Does the Commonwealth of Virginia Legally Support Moral Policing
It’s time to end the moral policing of yesteryear.
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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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Compassion, Not Choice Needed to Fix Education Shortfalls
Do school choice measures touted by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos pass the test?
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Can Democrats Really Win the Senate in 2018?
The 2018 Senate map is daunting for Democrats, but the election of Donald Trump has snowballed into a very real chance to retake the Senate.
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The Need for 21st Century Labor Policy
In order to make American workers more competitive globally, it is time that American policymakers focus on creating a labor policy that understands the breadth of effort needed to empower the country’s workers.
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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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The Destruction of Local TV News
The market of local television news is something that a frequently overlooked, but it remains one of of the most trusted sources for news by Americans, and that market has the potential to virtually disappear for millions of Americans.
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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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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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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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The Decline of Capital Punishment
Public support for the death penalty is rapidly declining. Americans are calling for criminal justice reform, and it is time that the Supreme Court responds and abolishes the cruel and unusual practice.
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The Politicization of Sports
In recent months, National Anthem protests have engulfed the NFL. Are the protesters efficient?
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Catholics Can Be Judges, Too
Political attacks on judicial nominee over her faith are antithetical to American values
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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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Iran: Today’s Moderates are Yesterday’s Conservatives
Don’t be fooled -- this article is not just about Hassan Rouhani or Iran.
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The Invisible Democratic Wins in the Trump Era
The Democrats haven’t been able to pull off a win in a Congressional special election yet. But beneath the surface, the party has already witnessed unexpected successes much further down the ballot.
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Roadblock to Reunification: North Korean Aggression Solely a Means of Supporting a Dying Regime
As North Korea becomes increasingly bellicose, what is the best course of action facing the United States, and the international community at large?
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Who to Blame for Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
No one could have stopped Hurricane Maria from striking Puerto Rico. Their debt crisis was man-made and avoidable.
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The Voter Fraud Lie
President Trump's claim that three to five million people voted illegally in the 2016 election is just another root in an ugly history of voter suppression in our nation.
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1,400 Second Chances: Narcan’s Potential to Reduce Overdose Deaths in Virginia
Narcan has the potential to drastically reduce overdose deaths in Virginia.
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Blasphemy Laws in Egypt
In order for Egypt to truly undergo the ‘Religious Revolution,’ the government needs to get rid of the Blasphemy laws. I examine the state of the blasphemy laws in Egypt and how they are perpetuating a stagnation of reformation.