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Psychological Effects of Poverty Just As Bad As Physical
For the 46.5 million Americans living below the poverty line, 16 million of which are children, life has become a consistent struggle. This struggle does not simply begin and end with monetary concern...
VA Scandal One More Problem of Accountability for Obama Administration
The hits just keep coming for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. For weeks, stories of the deplorable policies and procedures in place at VA Medical Centers across the country have continued to...
Reforming the Electoral College to Be More Inclusive to Voters
The way we elect the president and vice president in the U.S. is quite unique compared to the way we elect every other elected office. We don't elect them directly. Instead, we vote for electors who t...
Republican Darlene Senger Could Upset Democratic Incumbent in IL-11
In Illinois' 11th Congressional District, the Republican Party is looking to regain a seat in the Chicago area that may be difficult, but possible.Representing the 41st state House district, the GOP i...
7 Things You Need to Know About the Wisconsin Voter ID Decision
A national discussion regarding the state of civil rights in the U.S. exploded after racial comments made by Clippers owner Donald Sterling were made public, followed by news that he has been banned f...
Despite Gerrymandering Efforts, IL-8 Surprisingly Competitive in 2014
As the Republican Party seeks to retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014, an Illinois district that favors Democrats could eventually become more competitive.Illinois' 8th Congress...
Are Concealed Carry Laws Responsible for the Murder Reduction in Chicago?
It's been a while since Chicago was regarded as the murder capital of the United States. The recent sharp decline in the murder rate in Windy City has raised a few questions.According to the Chicago P...
Academics Help Us Understand How Best to Bridge Political Divisions
"To help liberals understand (and be civil to) conservatives.""To help conservatives understand (and be civil to) liberals.""To help everyone understand libertarians, who are often ignored because the...
Movement to Reform Illinois Redistricting Faces Crucial Deadline, Major Challenges
Yes for Independent Maps is an ongoing effort in Illinois to add an amendment to the state constitution that would put the process of decennial redistricting into the hands of an independent board. Th...
Illinois' 17th Congressional District to be Decided by Independents
In Illinois' 17th Congressional District, a re-match is set which may help determine the balance of power in the House of Representatives.Stretching from Rockford in north central Illinois, extending ...