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News Flash: Owning a Smartphone Does Not Make You Immune to Sarin Gas

Perhaps one of the least thought out and most tired observations made with respect to the Syrian refugees arriving in Europe is that they have smartphones and tablets. The implication

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 23, 2015

OPINION: Running a Business Does Not Qualify You to be President

Being a business mogul has never been a qualification for being the President of the United States. That is because the United States government is not a business. Being able

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 18, 2015

How the Supreme Court and Gay Marriage Are Changing Your Religion

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments for and against the constitutionality of equal marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples. Given the history of the court, it is widely

By Trevor Hayes

/ April 28, 2015

How the Supreme Court and Gay Marriage Are Changing Your Religion

Synthetic Drugs: The War on Drugs Opens Market to Deadlier Substances

K2, Spice, Bath Salts; In 2008, synthetic drugs by a variety of names began appearing on the streets in the United States. More specifically, these are the names of synthetic

By Trevor Hayes

/ December 17, 2014

Synthetic Drugs: The War on Drugs Opens Market to Deadlier Substances

5 States Likely to Take Up Marijuana Legalization in 2016

For many advocates of marijuana legalization, 2014 was a banner year. With initiatives passing in Oregon, Alaska, and in Washington D.C., it seems that the United States may be

By Trevor Hayes

/ December 9, 2014

5 States Likely to Take Up Marijuana Legalization in 2016

The Politics of Terror and Finding a Way Back

Does ISIS pose a credible threat to the United States and its interests? And if so, what is the best way to manage that threat? If you had asked any

By Trevor Hayes

/ October 3, 2014

The Politics of Terror and Finding a Way Back

Voter ID Laws Weakened in Arizona, Opens Door for More Legal Challenges

www.ncsl.org The need for voter ID laws is a contentious and politically driven argument that tends to crop up around election years following the passage of the first

By Trevor Hayes

/ June 24, 2013

Voter ID Laws Weakened in Arizona, Opens Door for More Legal Challenges

Jill Stein Arrested Outside Presidential Debate

On Tuesday night, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and her running mate, Cheri Honkala, were arrested while trying to gain entrance to the second presidential debate between Barack Obama

By Trevor Hayes

/ October 17, 2012

Jill Stein Arrested Outside Presidential Debate

Vice Presidential Debate Fact Check Holds Few Surprises

Photo credit: Jeff Haynes The vice presidential debate was regarded as being better on facts and more substantive than the first presidential debate, but followed much of the same narrative

By Trevor Hayes

/ October 15, 2012

Vice Presidential Debate Fact Check Holds Few Surprises

Romney's Claims About Medicare And Taxes Seen As Dishonest

Credit: barackobama.com Last week's first presidential debate was heavy on rhetoric and short on facts, especially Romney's claims about Medicare and tax breaks. As the

By Trevor Hayes

/ October 8, 2012

Romney's Claims About Medicare And Taxes Seen As Dishonest

Households Owing Student Loan Debt At All-Time High

Credit Seogjoo Hwang It's no secret that education has become a controversial topic across the nation. With the election fast approaching, few candidates have taken a meaningful stance

By Trevor Hayes

/ October 2, 2012

Households Owing Student Loan Debt At All-Time High

Can The President Control Gas Prices?

Photo Credit Jeff Daniels It's no secret that the price of gas has been steadily rising over the last four years on a nationwide. This simple fact has

By Trevor Hayes

/ September 25, 2012