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The Pros and Cons: San Diego Propositions B and C

On Tuesday, June 3, San Diego voters will weigh in on Propositions B and C -- a set of community plan updates for Barrio Logan already passed by the San

By Logan Brown

/ May 8, 2014

The Pros and Cons: San Diego Propositions B and C

Will the Next Calif. Secretary of State Defend Nonpartisan Primaries?

In 2010, California became the second state to adopt a nonpartisan primary system. This should be most markedly distinguished from traditional primary systems by its purpose. Unlike in most states,

By Logan Brown

/ May 6, 2014

Will the Next Calif. Secretary of State Defend Nonpartisan Primaries?

Next Calif. Secretary of State to Play Major Role in Future of Voting

The scandal that erupted after California state Senator Leland Yee was indicted on multiple charges of corruption and conspiracy turned the national spotlight on the race for secretary of state

By Logan Brown

/ April 30, 2014

Next Calif. Secretary of State to Play Major Role in Future of Voting

Fatah and Hamas Unite; Are Mideast Peace Talks in Jeopardy?

On Wednesday, another complication was added to the current peace talks between Israel and Palestine when Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas’ political party, Fatah, signed a unity accord with

By Logan Brown

/ April 24, 2014

Fatah and Hamas Unite; Are Mideast Peace Talks in Jeopardy?

Leading Candidates in CA-52 See Top-Two Primary as Positive Change

The California primary elections are less than two months away, June 3, and a tight race in the state's 52nd Congressional District (San Diego) is expected between the

By Logan Brown

/ April 16, 2014

Obama's NSA Reforms Legitimize Snowden

Edward Snowden famously noted that his greatest fear regarding his revelations is that “nothing will change.” But on March 24, almost a year after Snowden's first interview, President

By Logan Brown

/ March 31, 2014

Taxpayers Spend $69 Billion a Year on Prison System [Infographic]

For decades, the American prison system has grown in size and shape. According to the ACLU, the U.S. represents 5 percent of the world's population, but holds

By Logan Brown

/ March 27, 2014

Taxpayers Spend $69 Billion a Year on Prison System [Infographic]

Are We Looking At a New GOP?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoeKUAIf9Vg Following the 2012 presidential elections, Republicans recognized the need to diversify their voting population after Obama won 71 percent of the Hispanic vote,

By Logan Brown

/ March 25, 2014

A Brief History of American National Security

First, it's important to note the implied marriage between foreign policy and national security. Foreign policy is designed to promote national interests abroad and national security is designed

By Logan Brown

/ March 24, 2014

A Brief History of American National Security

What Happened to the American Middle Class? [Infographic]

A strong middle class is often indicative of a nation's stability and democratization. One doesn't have to look far to find politicians speaking to the importance

By Logan Brown

/ March 21, 2014

What Happened to the American Middle Class? [Infographic]

Should U.S. Voters Embrace New Voting Technology?

Voting technology has come a long way. For the ancient Athenians it entailed dropping black and white rocks into clay pots. Today, voting technology in the U.S. is largely

By Logan Brown

/ March 17, 2014

Should U.S. Voters Embrace New Voting Technology?

Will Super-Power Politics in Ukraine Lead to New Cold War?

Putin’s dream of unifying ex-Soviet states to create a Eurasian Economic Union (Belarus and Kazakhstan have already joined) has been a primary driver for Russia’s intervention thus far.

By Logan Brown

/ March 10, 2014

Will Super-Power Politics in Ukraine Lead to New Cold War?