Barracking the Vote: Celebrities In Politics

I Can See Stupid from My House

Whether you like Palin, or not, it is scary to think that 87 percent of voters polled, people who determine important elections, don't know the truth. 

Colbert[ican] Politics: Red, Blue, or Purple?

Colbert’s commitment to irrational logic is what defines the show, but it also seems to confuse people. 

Don't Forget about the War in Uganda

Here in the United States, the chances of this happening are fairly slim, yet in northern Uganda if you are a child, you can almost guarantee you are not safe at night.  I’m sure very few of you reading this don’t have any idea what I’m talking about, but don’t worry, I hope to change that.

Security or Privacy: Which One Do You Value?

For those who think that the Patriot Act is unconstitutional and poorly deliberated, I ask, how could a bad law be passed by wide majorities in both the House (357-66) and the Senate (98-1)? Why is the newly elected Democratic President also in support of its content in that he would like to renew many of its terms?

PETA: How the Messenger Kills the Message

Who Is Watching Big Brother?

Money and Politics: The Story Both Sides of the Aisle Aren’t Telling Us

The United States government has spent itself into a political corner. Their only options are to dramatically raise taxes for an extended period of time to get themselves back into fiscal shape, or to change monetary policy and put a painful clamp on government spending.

If “All men are created equal”, then what about all women?

In a society that values youth and harshly criticizes outward appearance, there is no way to really escape sexism. Advertisers often exploit attractive young women to make consumers stop and stare at their products, whether it is lipstick or truck tires.

No Lapdances for Scalia

Since strip clubs are protected under the First Amendment right to free speech, we cannot tolerate government regulations like the Community Defense Act. If we allow the Supreme Court to hide these illegal regulations behind matters of morality, our Constitutional rights will always be in jeopardy.