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Here’s One Way to End Poverty

Give free money to everyone.

Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Opinions by Chris Lewis

Here’s How to Get America’s Economy Back on Track

And save this generation at the same time.

Posted Monday, April 22, 2013 in Opinions by Zach Duffy

Snoop Lion Wants You To Remember The Cost Of Gun Violence

Will you hear what he has to say?

Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Opinions by Marc Peters

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

What’s new with abortion this week?

Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Opinions by Molly Miller

‘Accidental Racist’: Starting the Conversation Isn’t Enough

Brad Paisley and LL Cool J fall short.

Posted Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Opinions by Marc Peters

Mythologizing Margaret: What Britain’s First Woman Prime Minister Actually Did For Women

What the mythology of “The Iron Lady” has to do with trickle-down feminism, the “glass-ceiling,” and the problems with our movement today.

Posted Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Opinions by Pauline Holdsworth

Laughing Our Way to Marriage Equality

Anti-marriage equality arguments are starting to seem silly.

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Opinions by Molly Savard

Memphis Activists: The KKK Aren’t The Only Ones Who Can Plan ‘Biggest Rally’ This Weekend

The KKK is set to host one of its “biggest rallies of all time” in Memphis, Tenn., this weekend.

Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Opinions by Christine Dickason

From Steubenville to Torrington: Rape Culture in the Media

In the wake of Steubenville, there’s been a lot of discussion about the dangers of social media, and the way the internet has changed gendered and sexualized bullying.

Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Opinions by Pauline Holdsworth

Who Do You Think Is Directing Health Care Regulations?

Can you guess?

Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Journalism Network & Opinions by Jess Mulligan

Rival Budgets, Stark Differences in Values

Senate Democrats and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) both recently released alternatives that provide a clear contrast to the extreme Ryan Budget passed by the House this week.

Posted Monday, March 25, 2013 in Opinions by Shawn Shaligram

Why ‘Strike Debt’ Is Sorta Like Oprah—But Better

No, they’re not giving you a new car—but they are giving you a new lease on life.

Posted Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Opinions by Chris Lewis

Want to Talk About Sex? This College’s Administration Says Too Bad

Administrators at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville pulled state funding for an event that promotes discussions about sex and health.

Posted Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Opinions by Christine Dickason

How Detroit Lost Its Democracy

In several Michigan cities, Governor Rick Snyder (R-MI) has suspended local government control in order to roll back the public sector.

Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Opinions by Chris Lewis

CPAC: No New Ideas for the ‘Next Generation’?

While young libertarians are seeking their place in the conservative movement, Marco Rubio says “We don’t need a new idea.”

Posted Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Opinions by Emily Crockett

What the GOP Needs To Do To Win Young Voters

Republican National Committee outlined the areas where it fell short last year and how it can better appeal to more demographics in “the autopsy” report.

Posted Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Opinions by Abraham White

Will A Shift In Demographics Turn Texas Blue?

The changing demographics in Texas could signal a shift in the political influence of the state.

Posted Friday, March 15, 2013 in Opinions by Samantha Gonzalez

How Automatic Spending Cuts Are Impacting Military Students

The Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and Marines have all suspended their Tuition Assistance (TA) programs for all servicemen and women in our Armed Forces.

Posted Thursday, March 14, 2013 in Opinions by Charles Dipasquale