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Paris Climate Conference Progresses

Paris Climate Conference Progresses

Doug Marr, Politics Writer December 11, 2015

Climate change is a developing problem for the international community that has existed since the Industrial Revolution. Despite the immediacy and gravity of this issue, the international community’s...

Which President Has The Most U.S Debt?

Which President Has The Most U.S Debt?

Huma Ilyas, Politics Writer December 11, 2015

Since  9/11, the United States' debt has increased drastically. Each year's deficit takes into account budgeted spending and anticipated revenue from proposed tax cuts. The president can reduce the deficit...

Paris Attacks Influence On The Syrian Refugee Admittance Process

Paris Attacks Influence On The Syrian Refugee Admittance Process

Huma Ilyas, Politics Writer December 10, 2015

Since the attacks in Paris, there have been many controversial arguments regarding the process of admitting Syrian refugees in the United States. Many U.S. governors have argued refugees pose a major threat...

Tear Gas Used to Control Protests

Tear Gas Used to Control Protests

Gabrielle Safian, Politics Writer December 10, 2015

Tear gas is a non-lethal chemical weapon used to control protestors during their protest. However, this “non-lethal” gas is dangerous enough to be outlawed under the Chemical Weapons Convention for...

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence takes a question during a news conference, Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Indianapolis. Republicans hoped to avoid a debate over social issues heading into the next presidential contest. Yet the backlash over a so-called religious freedom law in Indiana is highlighting the party’s overwhelming opposition to same-sex marriage and forcing the GOP’s leading presidential contenders to weigh in. It’s been a tough week, Pence said at the news conference. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

ACLU Fights for the Resettlement of Syrian Refugees

Laura Grajales, Politics Writer December 10, 2015

As a result of a civil war going on in Syria, thousands of Syrians are leaving their war-torn home country for a better life. Over the last few months, there has been controversy over the treatment and...

Update: Trump Shrinks 12% in Polls Amid Paris Attacks

Update: Trump Shrinks 12% in Polls Amid Paris Attacks

Aamash Mussa, Politics Writer December 8, 2015

One of the aftermath effects that ended up affecting the U.S. from the Paris attacks was the drop in Trump’s support. On Nov. 22, Trump had generated a GOP high; 43 percent of Republican voters supported...

Turkey Fires On Russia

Turkey Fires On Russia

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer December 6, 2015

More international conflict revolving around the Middle East is occurring as Turkey and Russia are now on bad terms. Russian President Vladimir Putin claims a Russian Su-24 was shot down by a Turkish F-16...

Tragic Shooting Occurs in San Bernardino

Tragic Shooting Occurs in San Bernardino

Megan Neuman, Politics Writer December 5, 2015

On Wednesday, December 2, police were called to the bloody scene of a holiday party in San Bernadino gone horribly wrong. A married couple, possibly inspired in part by ISIS, injured about 21 people and...

Political Division Over Syrian Refugees in America

Political Division Over Syrian Refugees in America

Jordan Roiland, Politics Writer December 2, 2015

A current and pressing issue today revolves around the crumbling Middle East. Many terrorist groups such as IS (commonly known as ISIS) and Al-Qaeda are wreaking havoc in Syria and around the world. Understandably...

China Updates Its One Child Policy

China Updates Its One Child Policy

Megan Neuman, Politics Writer November 23, 2015

After decades of enforcement, earlier this week the Chinese government released an official statement ending their one child policy. But does this actually solve any of the problems China may be faced...

Unmasking Russian Politics

Unmasking Russian Politics

Doug Marr, Politics Writer November 23, 2015

Russia’s recent actions on the global stage have many people concerned, but many more are confused. This confusion is largely a product of Russia’s Maskirovka tactic, which has been used for centuries...

Too Late for the “Lonely Generation”?

Too Late for the “Lonely Generation”?

Laura Grajales, Politics Writer November 19, 2015

In 1979, China implemented its infamous one-child police as a way to control its growing population. It “was brutally enforced through huge fines, forced sterilizations and abortions," says the Washington...

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