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On the Mortality of Eagles and the Unintended Consequences of Wind Turbines
Within the nest of an eagle, three or four eggs may be incubating at one time, but once the first chick hatches, the rest, if they manage to crack their shells, will often be at the mercy of their rut...
When Is Minority Participation Representation, and When Is It Tokenism?
In Minnesota, the recent decision which overturns the congressional affirmation of the provisions of the Voting Rights Act from the 1960s provoked an inappropriate tweet from a democrat in the state l...
SCOTUS: Silence Does Not Guarantee the Right to Remain Silent
Credit: Ruggiero Scardigno / Shutterstock.comWho knew the right to remain silent is contingent on expressly invoking that right?The Fifth Amendment protects an individual's right against self-incrimi...
Amidst Controversies, Jesse Ventura Eyes Presidency
In American politics, few mainstream figures are as controversial as former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura. A Navy SEAL, pro-wrestler, singer, and movie star, the one-time Reform Party candidate can...
Progress Toward Equality
The Favorable Winds of PrideI've spent most of the morning watching the House of Lords in Great Britain debate same-sex marriage. The legislation has already passed the House of Commons and is n...
Ken Block Hopes to Represent Centrists in Rhode Island
In a country as heavily partisan as the United States, it is very rare to find politicians whose allegiance lies outside the Democratic and Republican machines. Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee, e...
Colorado Passes Law Expanding Voting Access, Follows National Trend
http://www.opencurrency.com/Last week, the Colorado Senate voted in favor of an important election reform bill, making the state the latest example of a nationwide trend to expand voting access.In 20...
IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
credit: Real Clear PoliticsReleased by the Associated Press on Friday, an inspector general's report regarding the IRS revealed the agency had improperly targeted conservative-leaning groups that wer...
IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
credit: Real Clear PoliticsReleased by the Associated Press on Friday, an inspector general's report regarding the IRS revealed the agency had improperly targeted conservative-leaning groups that wer...
IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement
credit: Real Clear PoliticsReleased by the Associated Press on Friday, an inspector general's report regarding the IRS revealed the agency had improperly targeted conservative-leaning groups that wer...