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The Dilemma of Raising the Retirement Age

Credit: http://dawnreader.blogspot.com/2012/02/does-retired-mean-tired-again.html Entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are often blamed for the federal government's recurring deficits. The

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 27, 2012

The Dilemma of Raising the Retirement Age

Gay Rights Activists Celebrate Victories in 2012, Look to 2013

Credit: The Albany Times November 6, 2012 is now considered to be a key date in the history of gay rights activism. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine, Maryland, and

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 25, 2012

Gay Rights Activists Celebrate Victories in 2012, Look to 2013

What do Liberals and Conservatives Eat?

Differences between conservatives and liberals have been analyzed in detail over the past decade, from their positions on social issues to where they travel to what types of cars they

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 24, 2012

History of American Paper Money

Using dollar bills is today part of our daily lives but it has not always been true. American paper currency has a long history and went through multiple changes before

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 24, 2012

Infographic: The Price of Inequality

A 2009 book by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett made an interesting link between income inequality and the happiness and health of a society. The thesis argues that there is

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 23, 2012

Little Known Facts About Thanksgiving

Happy Turkey Day dear IVN readers. Before spending the day with family and friends around a succulent dinner, spend a few minutes learning about America's favorite holiday and

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 22, 2012

A Few Facts About Thanksgiving

Happy Turkey Day dear IVN readers. Before spending the day with family and friends around a succulent dinner, spend a few minutes learning about America's favorite holiday and

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 22, 2012

This Year, Record Numbers of Independents Elected

Credit: MTV.com During this election, IVN made an effort to give fair coverage to third party candidates running for president, such as Gary Johnson, Jill Stein, Rocky Anderson and

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 22, 2012

This Year, Record Numbers of Independents Elected

The Iran Threat: A Conversation on Presumption

Photo: Al Arabiya On Monday November 19th, the University of San Diego International Law Society hosted a debate on nuclear proliferation with an emphasis on Iran. Joining in the debate

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 21, 2012

The Iran Threat: A Conversation on Presumption

Why the Red Dawn Remake Denies the Reality of Today's Geopolitical World

Tomorrow, the Red Dawn remake, the original movie dating from 1984 which describes the Soviet Union invading America and the resistance of group of teenagers, will be released in theaters

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 20, 2012

Why the Red Dawn Remake Denies the Reality of Today's Geopolitical World

Conflict Between Hamas and Israel in Gaza Escalates

Credit: Menahem Kahana AFP Since the launch of the Operation Pillar of Defense on Wednesday, the conflict between Hamas and Israel in Gaza has been escalating. For the first time

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 19, 2012

Conflict Between Hamas and Israel in Gaza Escalates

Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Needed

Credit: University of Michigan On Thursday, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Michigan ban on affirmative action was unconstitutional. This decision contradicts the 9th Circuit's

By Lucas Eaves

/ November 18, 2012

Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Needed