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Bernie Sanders enters the stage

Alot of political news has been about Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush, and Ted Cruz; but recently independent Bernie Sanders announced his bid to run. Vermont sen. Bernie Sanders has made headlines for his stand on being openly against NSA spying. … Continue reading

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Power Desire Interest

In this thought-provoking paper by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak the author makes the argument that “Two senses of representation are being run together: representation as “speaking for,” as in politics, and representation as “re-presentation,”as in art or philosophy.” Spivak makes the … Continue reading

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Baltimore Mayor Struggles in Response to Riots

This article on CNN is about Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the riots that are now occurring in the city of Baltimore.  Back when the Ferguson riots were going on, she took part in a panel that worked on ways to … Continue reading

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What to watch at Supreme Court gay marriage arguments

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/28/politics/supreme-court-gay-marriage-arguments/ What to watch at Supreme Court gay marriage arguments As I write this blog, our Supreme Court is again addressing the argument of same-sex marriage. To date, 32 states have legalized marriage between same sex couples; however, a loss … Continue reading

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Clinton’s gneder tightrope

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/13/politics/hillary-clintons-gender-tightrope/index.html it is apparent that the time could be right for a female president.  That being said, it is imperative that the campaign be run in the correct manner.  it is very apparent though that the media has picked up … Continue reading

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Will Ted Cruz please sit down?

Whatever happened to the separation of church and state? I know that in this country one of the largest image concerns of candidates is whether or not they are religious, which faith they practice and how will that effect the … Continue reading

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The comedy of politics

My posting this week actually comes from a short video clip compiled by CNN that details some of the awkward and funny shortcomings that often take place within politics. The link to the video can be found here: http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2015/04/16/awkward-politicians-handshakes-hugs-origwx-bw.cnn and it … Continue reading

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One of the most IMPORTANT Supreme Court votes to date is coming up…

Chief Justice John Roberts is under pressure again. Next Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that may decide the future for same-sax marriage throughout the country. The case of Obergefell v. Hodges is becoming increasingly … Continue reading

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CNN/ORC Poll: Economic optimism hits new peak under Obama

CNN is reporting that President Barack Obama’s approval rating is starting to increase toward a more positive outlook for him in the matter of the economy.  This is the first time since May of 2013 that the American people polled … Continue reading

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EARTH WEEK-Party politics

To whom it may concern, Since it is Earth week (the week in which earth day is contained) First I would like to encourage everyone reading to do their part. Then back to the ever so entertaining politics and the … Continue reading

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