A New War, The Same War
We grew up under two wars, and they’ve left their mark. An American presence in the Middle East has been
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The Civil Libertarian
Handling the Tsarnaevs
Sometimes, the systems that we love in theory seem objectionable when actually put to the test, and we let them
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Freedom And the Greek Life Referendum
The prospect of a referendum to ban a set of student groups should is not something that sat easily with
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Killing Americans Abroad
Though I am frequently disgusted by the seemingly-constant assertion that the US can exert its will across the globe, without
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Gun Control: Don’t Rush Into Legislation Without Hard Data
I think it is safe to say that the next big political fight is about guns. President Obama has outlined
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Voting Rights in the Hands of the Supreme Court
At the moment, there is only one thing that holds any state accountable for its election practices, only one check
Read moreTuesday Night a Victory for Individual Liberty
No matter what the Republican talking heads are saying, Tuesday was an excellent night for liberty. In three states same-sex
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American Imperialism
I am rarely utterly without hope when it comes to the American government. There has hardly ever been a time
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Eliminate Gendered Bathrooms on Campus
If we are serious about the perils of heteronormativity, as it would seem we should be based on how often
Read moreOn “The Innocence of Muslims”: Free Speech Covers the Unpalatable
The violence that occurred in Libya and Egypt last week over a YouTube video, “The Innocence of Muslims,” has been
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