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The United States Supreme Court has announced that it will review the federal government’s Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California’s Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the state. After a string of victories for proponents of marriage equality in the United States following a historic election for the gay rights movement, where same-sex [...]

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November 6, 2012 saw the re-election of President Obama for his second term as president of the United States of America. His opponent, Mitt Romney of Massachusetts, lost by 97 electoral votes but lost by a small margin in the popular vote: 2,680,844. Florida’s 29 electoral votes have yet to be distributed but President Obama [...]

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Pure Vegan: An Interview with Author Joseph Shuldiner By Giorgina Paiella Pure Vegan is living proof of the delicious, wholesome, and beautiful nature of vegan cooking. Joseph Shuldiner’s first cookbook highlights how fresh and pure plant-based foods nourish both the body and soul. A compilation of 70 adaptable recipes, Pure Vegan offers creative ideas for [...]

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This November voters in California will have an opportunity to pass a bill requiring the labeling GMO foods. This legislation, California Proposition 37, will be the first of its kind as currently no U.S. state or federal law requires genetically engineered food to be labeled. The basis of Prop 37 seems simple enough. If passed, [...]

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According to Pew Internet of the Pew Research Center, “60% of American adults use either social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter” for civic engagement and politics, which should come as no surprise to anyone that frequents the two sites during the four recent debates by the candidates. Social media and politics have become so [...]

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It’s about that time of year again, fall is in the air. Sweaters are coming out and so are fall boots. Pumpkin spice lattes are the new norm when you go to Starbucks and it may soon be time to dust off your down comforter. The chilly weather brings an array of hot foods and [...]

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In Arkansas, the race for the 63rd district for the House of Representatives just became a little easier for incumbent James McLean, a Democrat from Independence County, because he does not support the death penalty for children. McLean’s opponent, Charles Fuqua, a Republican, supports the death penalty for children. Fuqua’s unique political views do not [...]

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South Korean rapper Psy has gone viral and beyond with the worldwide recognition of his song and video, “Gangnam Style.” Released July 15, “Gangam Style” has broken the Guinness World Record for most liked video on Youtube and made a lasting name for itself within the realm of American pop culture from parodies, (even by [...]

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Costa Rica’s Congress recently approved new reforms that were made to its Wildelife Conservation Law. The reforms could ban hunting in the small Latin American country, which could have profound affects in the region as other nations may consider similar bans or some restrictions. Although Costa Rica is a small nation, a little smaller than [...]

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Show Me The Stats

by Zainab Akande on September 27, 2012

It began with the unemployment rate, at 8.3% as of July 2012. It progressed with Occupy Wall Street’s 99% opposition against the top 1% taxpayers. And it continues in the presidential elections with Republican nominee Mitt Romney’s 47% percent, with daily polls that political analysts say is a toss-up between candidates. Numbers are the name [...]

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