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ALBA, Morales, and the Referendum
It seems as if today's media is locked into the fervour of American politics. While the train wreck that is the GOP…
Sleeping Next to an Elephant: Canada’s Stake in the U.S.…
In 2016, Americans will elect a new commander-in-chief, who will succeed Barack Obama as of January 21st 2017. This…
The Importance of Encryption: Understanding the…
On December 2, 2015, Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik attacked the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino killing…
Is Conservative Feminism a Paradox?
Looking around, it appears that socialism may be on the rise in the western world. Socialism argues that it…
Obama’s Visit to Cuba: The World Will be Watching
On December 17th, 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro, with the appeal of Pope…
The Zika Crisis Highlights Women’s Rights Issues
Women’s rights issues are central to the Zika virus and microcephaly crisis spreading across Latin America. As the…
Banning Solitary Confinement: A Step in the Right…
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”…
The Ghost of Henry Kissinger
During last Thursday’s Democratic debate in Milwaukee, the two candidates briefly descended into an argument over a…
The Hidden Battle the Democrats are Losing
As the 2016 presidential election slowly approaches, more heads turn to pay attention to what is likely the most…
“Antiestablishmentarianism”: A Big Word for…
In the wake of the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, there seems to be a myriad of articles on varying …
A Tale of Two Clintons
As the primaries for the 2016 U.S. presidential election heat up, there is a single refrain that anybody supporting…
Band-Aid Solutions or Long-Term Prevention: The Dilemma…
On January 25, the government of El Salvador issued a warning to its citizens, urging women to not get pregnant…