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Donald Trump and Mike Pence speak before an immigration policy speech in Phoenix, AZ.
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Leftists should oppose Trump impeachment

Vaughn Battista March 15, 2019

With Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Trump’s Russian connections gaining traction, many Democrats believe that his impeachment is imminent. But while the Russian collusion debate...

The Apple Store on 5th Avenue in New York City.

Apple’s tech reign begins to rot

Eliane Tapia March 15, 2019

It seems that with every passing day, technology advances exponentially. Now, phones have the capability to track things like health and sleep, and complete tasks with a simple voice command. Through the...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks in Manchester, NH.

Warren shows great promise if elected as president

Sam Skolnick March 15, 2019

“Today Elizabeth Warren, sometimes referred to by me as Pocahontas, joined the race for President,” Donald Trump tweeted on Feb. 9. 2020: the year the Democratic Party is waiting for. The year the...

YouTubers use their personalities to make a living off the platform.
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YouTube stars overly compensated for lifestyles

Eliane Tapia March 12, 2019

YouTube is one of the largest entertainment media platforms, with billions of videos uploaded each day about topics ranging from gaming to conspiracy theories to daily vlogs. But the biggest YouTube stars...

The aerie real campaign emphasizes body positivity.
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Body positivity movement does not glorify unhealthiness

Tess Rempel March 12, 2019

The campaign for body positivity is everywhere and leaders of the body positivity movement promote the idea that sizes, shapes and skin tones don’t define beauty. According to the American Psychological...

Millennials are often forced to make a decision whether to work for money or work in the field theyre passionate about.
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Do what you love or do what pays

Tess Rempel March 12, 2019

As millenials, we’re often left wondering: should we give up a high-paying salary for self-satisfaction, or sacrifice it to support ourselves? The job market is a difficult hierarchy to climb, and...

Trump lashes out with government shutdown

Trump lashes out with government shutdown

January 25, 2019

Usually, when a child doesn’t get what they want, they throw a tantrum. Their parent reprimands them, and hopefully they learn. But, the issue arises when our president acts in the same manner: like...

At a Houston high school football game, a coach talks to his team.
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NFL fumbles as helmet rule fails to effectively combat CTE

Caroline Monaghan January 25, 2019

The camaraderie of a team. Cheers and adoration from the entire school. Scholarships that could cover college tuition. The reasons to play football in high school are greater than just the love of the...

Beyoncé, a supporter of female sexual liberation, performs at Wembley Stadium on July 3, 2016.
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Female sexual liberation makes strides in media

Brigid McCarthy January 25, 2019

“Well, if you say you haven't, you're a prude. If you say you have you're a slut. It's a trap. You want to but you can't, and when you do you wish you didn't, right?” Allison Reynolds said in the 1985...

The NJ road test does not require successful merging and yielding in order to pass.
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Road test should yield for realistic driving skills

Sally Ehlers January 25, 2019

My heart pounded and my hands sweated as they gripped the steering wheel. My dad’s voice nagged at me with each turn of the wheel. My adrenaline pumped as I checked the mirrors, used the turn signal,...

A trophy hunter poses with a hippopotamus prize.
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Trophy hunting destroys wildlife

Madison Vigdor January 25, 2019

Trophy hunters destroy the nature of Africa. They whistle the tune “Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King” and claim “no worries for the rest of your days” by donating insignificant amounts of...

Former President George W. Bush shakes hands with Senator Jay Rockefeller after signing the FISA on July 10, 2008.
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Politicians use America’s surveillance agencies to spy on opponents, Trump is among the victims

Will Dean January 25, 2019

There used to be a bipartisan consensus that the weaponization of America’s surveillance agencies to target political opponents was wrong. This is no longer the case. During the 2016 election season,...

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