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The U.S. Will Remain Dependent on Foreign Oil

The United States uses more oil than any other country in the world, consuming more than 18.5 million barrels a day. Despite important resources in its soil, the U.

By Lucas Eaves

/ May 7, 2013

The U.S. Will Remain Dependent on Foreign Oil

Beyond the Headlines: Nathan Fletcher, Drones and Election Reform

Illinois Concealed Carry Debate Continues by Carl Wicklander Approximately one month separates Illinois from its deadline to enact some form of concealed carry legislation and the passions on both sides

By Lucas Eaves

/ May 6, 2013

Beyond the Headlines: Nathan Fletcher, Drones and Election Reform

Who Are the Skilled Workers Zuckerberg Wants?

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, recently made headlines for his involvement in the immigration reform debate. With his new social welfare group FWD.us, he favors an increase in the

By Lucas Eaves

/ May 6, 2013

Who Are the Skilled Workers Zuckerberg Wants?

6 Arguments in Favor of the Commercial Use of Drones

"Flying drone in the field"/ Shutterstock.com The issue of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) -- more commonly known as drones -- has been highly disputed in the last

By Lucas Eaves

/ May 6, 2013

6 Arguments in Favor of the Commercial Use of Drones

What Is Cinco de Mayo?

The popularity of Cinco de Mayo has been growing in the recent years, celebrating Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. But what is Cinco de

By Lucas Eaves

/ May 4, 2013

Proposed Bill Blocks Retroactive Taxes Being Imposed in California

Credit: California Franchise Tax Board Facebook On Thursday, May 2, the state Senate Governance and Finance Committee approved SB 209 in a 6-1 vote. The bill would protect thousands of

By Lucas Eaves

/ May 3, 2013

Proposed Bill Blocks Retroactive Taxes Being Imposed in California

US Navy Inaugurates First Squadron of Navy Drones

Credit: US Navy SAN DIEGO- The US Navy inaugurated on Thursday the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 35 at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado. The Navy thus became the

By Lucas Eaves

/ May 2, 2013

US Navy Inaugurates First Squadron of Navy Drones

US Military Spending Remains Too High After Sequester Cuts

Last week, the issue of sequestration made the headlines again with the bipartisan decision to allocate more funds to the FAA after a flight delays around the country led to

By Lucas Eaves

/ May 1, 2013

US Military Spending Remains Too High After Sequester Cuts

Nonpartisan Top Two Primary Leads to More Intraparty Competition

Credit: http://cademconvention.org/ The decision by trade expert Ro Khanna to challenge seven-term Democratic incumbent Rep. Mike Honda in 2014 has made the headlines in California this week. Most

By Lucas Eaves

/ April 23, 2013

Nonpartisan Top Two Primary Leads to More Intraparty Competition

Who Benefits Most from the War on Drugs?

McCarthy's PhotoWorks / Shutterstock.com After voters legalized marijuana for recreational use in Colorado and Washington state, 2012 was considered, by many, to be a good year for supporters

By Lucas Eaves

/ February 20, 2013

Who Benefits Most from the War on Drugs?

Why Do We Celebrate Presidents' Day?

Presidents' Day, also celebrated as Washington's Birthday, is a holiday celebrated in honor of the first President of the United States and his successors. Originally celebrated on

By Lucas Eaves

/ February 18, 2013

Texas Water Wars Foreshadow Nationwide Trend

Ricardo Garza / Shutterstock.com In 2012, the United States experienced the worst drought in the last 50 years. Sixty-one percent of the country was affected by it, leading states to

By Lucas Eaves

/ February 18, 2013

Texas Water Wars Foreshadow Nationwide Trend