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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…
The Tax Code: A Trial by Tampon
The issue of the "tampon tax" has gained prominence over the past year. A Change.org petition started by …
The Fourth Democratic Debate: A Battle Over Gun Control,…
The fourth democratic debate quickly became heated between candidates Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders as they…
COP21 and Free Trade
The adoption of a global climate agreement in Paris at the end of 2015 swept a wave of public optimism towards…