Panem et circenses (Latin for bread and circuses) was a term coined by the Roman poet and satirist, Juvenal, in the first century (C.E.) as a metaphor for the
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One month ago, Summit Preparatory in Redwood City, California graduated its seventh senior class with 98 percent college enrollment, a large proportion of them first generation
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The race for California's 17th congressional district seat would have been a slam-dunk only 2 election cycles ago. Following the implementation of
The race for California's 17th congressional district seat would have been a slam-dunk only 2 election cycles ago. Following the implementation of Proposition 14, the nonpartisan top
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Recently, citizens have recognized the degree to which the government encroaches on our personal lives, specifically on the Internet.
In fact, many people are rallying for
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Last week, George Zimmerman began his trial in Seminole County, Florida. The hearing will determine if the 28-year-old is guilty of the second degree murder
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After the interest rate for subsidized Stafford loans went from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent at the beginning of the month, student advocacy groups vowed
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The surveillance war rages on.
Last week, the NSA apologized for lying to the American people about its surveillance tactics. Now, the agency won&
On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Scott Peters (D-San Diego) introduced a Congressional Resolution calling for further diplomatic efforts to free Army Sergeant Bowe Robert Bergdahl. Bergdahl is currently the
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July 1 marked the 40th anniversary of the modern, all-volunteer military. To commemorate the day, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel issued a statement saying:
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As in any diverse democracy, we are constantly confronted with disagreement and tough decisions on every level of governance. Anticipating the diversity of opinions, our Founding Fathers set in place
