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Is the Entertainment Industry Doing the Media’s Job When It Comes to Climate Change?
In late October, Warner Bros. and two other studios premiered Interstellar, a blockbuster science-fiction film by award-winning director Christopher Nolan that chronicles the odyssey of a team of NASA...
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 cannabinoids, man-made ch...
The Shrinking Youth Vote: Why 2016 May Be More Competitive Than Pundits Predict
2008 was a historic year for young voters. After a steady increase in youth turnout between the 1996, 2000, and 2004 presidential elections, the 2008 election was said to have one of the highest youth...
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 just a few short years ...
Do Independent Redistricting Commissions Pass Constitutional Muster?
Redistricting is a process that occurs once every ten years, where census data is utilized to redraw the boundaries of each congressional district, so as to keep the representational power of eac...
Questions Surround a Possible Ben Carson Presidential Run
With the midterm elections barely over, potential presidential candidates are already emerging. One anticipated Republican candidate is intriguing, but may also face some opposition as the party becom...
USA Freedom Act's Biggest Obstacle in Senate Comes from Staunch Privacy Advocates
As Congress enters the so-called lame duck session, certain bills are likely to come up for a debate and vote while political repercussions are at their lowest. However, when it comes to one purported...
U.S. Lagging Behind Central and South American Countries in Marijuana Legalization
Across the Americas, marijuana is entering the mainstream. Along with a Republican victory in the November elections, various marijuana laws passed around the country in referendum measures. Similarly...
Colo. Governor John Hickenlooper Pulls Out Tight Win over Republican Challenger
In Colorado, Governor John Hickenlooper (D) held on to his seat for another 4-year term. With 55 of 64 counties reporting so far, he defeated Republican challenger Bob Beauprez 48.87 percent to 46.49 ...
5 Governor's Races That Are Turning Out Independent Voters
The second-term midterm is notorious for causing trouble for the party in the White House. As election coverage continues on Election Day, the term “within the margin of error” is being heard mor...