- The New Math: When 1% is Greater Than 99% (5/1/12)
Capitalism and democracy are an integral part of the American dream. They both play a considerable role in the lives of every US citizen, whether the individual has direct knowledge and understanding of the two principles, or whether the citizen goes about their daily activities with little to no regard of the immense impact these forces have on what they are able to do or say. What happens when these two fundamental American principles begin to deteriorate due to the corruption and desecration of one or another of them? The answer to this question seems to be unfolding directly before the eyes of the American people.
- When Did Compromise and Common Sense Become Dirty Words ? (4/1/12)
Have compromise and common sense taken a backseat to ideology in Washington?The United States has long been centered around a set of core principles. For better or for worse, these principles and values have served as a basis for many important decisions made by Washington politicians over many decades.
- Are Women's Rights a Matter of Religious or Governmental Authority? (3/19/12)
Women's rights have been at the forefront of US politics as of late due to a controversial policy in President Obama's signature piece of legislation, the Affordable Care Act. The controversy first exploded due to the Catholic Church's opposition to the policy in which, under section 2713 of the Affordable Care Act, employers would be required to cover the cost of contraceptives along with other preventative care methods for women. The Catholic Church sites religious freedom violations due to their long standing opposition of contraceptive use because of dogmatic principle.
- Why Super PACs Are A Threat To A Free Society (3/5/12)
The 2010 ruling by the U.S.Supreme Court in relation to the Citizen’s United vs. Federal Election Commission was reached primarily on the grounds of an argument stating that it was against the first amendment to stifle political speech in a democracy. This ruling, in favor of the Citizen’s United organization, overturned an earlier Supreme Court ruling (Austin vs. Michigan Chamber of Commerce, 1990) which stated that it was unfair for corporations to fund campaigns against political candidates. PACs, or political action committees, are bodies that gain funding to do just that. Super PACs are privately funded organizations (usually by corporations, or other elements of the ‘super rich’) that campaign to either support or oppose political parties or candidates.
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| Europe's financial crisis dominate G8 summit | Lundqvist, Rangers blank Devils, 3-0, lead 2-1 |
 CAMP DAVID, Maryland (Reuters) - World leaders backed keeping Greece in the euro zone on Saturday and vowed to take all steps necessary to combat financial turmoil while revitalizing their economies, which are increasingly threatened by Europe's debt crisis. In a bold statement of support for Europe, the Group of Eight leaders of the world's major economies meeting at the wooded Camp David in the Cactoctin Mountains of Maryland said the global economic recovery shows promising signs but "significant headwinds persist. ...
|  Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots, and Dan Girardi, Chris Kreider and Ryan Callahan scored third-period goals to lead the New York Rangers to a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday.
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| Engine problem delays U.S. rocket launch | At Preakness, no one knows how horses will rebound |
 CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - The launch of a privately owned Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station was delayed on Saturday when a computer detected a possible problem with one of the rocket's engines, a Space Exploration Technologies official said. Preparations for the company's trial cargo run to the International Space Station proceeded smoothly until 4:55 a.m. EDT (0855 GMT) when an onboard computer aborted the launch. "Liftoff ... we've had a cutoff. ...
|  Judging by his appetite and appearance, Bodemeister has rebounded nicely from his vigorous trip in the Kentucky Derby and is ready to shine at the Preakness.
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| Chinese activist on flight to U.S. | Torch starts its 8,000 mile journey |
 Blind dissident Chen Guangcheng and his immediate family have left China on a flight to the United States. They are expected to arrive in Newark, N.J., Saturday evening.
|  British sailing hero Ben Ainslie kicked off the torch relay for the 2012 London Olympics on Saturday with a stroll through teary, flag-waving crowds who cheered the arrival of the flame.
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| 3 men charged with terror conspiracy ahead of NATO | Kobe leads Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thriller |
 Three men arrested earlier this week when police raided a Chicago apartment were being held Saturday on terrorism conspiracy charges, accused of trying to make Molotov cocktails ahead of the NATO summit.
|  With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder.
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| Mourners gather in N.Y. for funeral of Mary Kennedy | Nadal, Sharapova reach Italian Open final |
 Mourners gathered at a modest stone church north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy.
| Five-time champion Rafael Nadal struggled with his backhand but overcame a difficult first set to beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 (6), 6-0 on Saturday to reach the Italian Open final. |
