SIEFF: Austerity and the American Economy
Adam Sieff, Columnist
European nations, facing crisis, have adopted extreme austerity measures and there is a growing call in the US for sharp reductions in funding. But not all austerity is created equal. Hopefully, we won’t find out the hard way.
STROSTER: Craigslist Censorship to Stop Human Trafficking
Lianna Stroster, Columnist
Craigslist users have seen a change in the website’s homepage over the past few days. Under the “services” section, there is now a black “censored” label over the “adult services” tab. Is this new “censored” label a violation of the website’s First Amendment right, or is it not protected because the section has been aiding human trafficking through the World Wide Web?
PANDYA: Immigration Reform the Wrong Way
Om Pandya, Columnist
Illegal immigration is a problem, Om Pandya says, but the current immigration reform legislation takes reckless steps towards finding a solution. He reminds us that the Republican first created the 14th Amendment, and he urges the Right not to regress and reverse one of its party’s greatest achievements.
CARMONA: Let’s Talk About the B-Word — Boycott
Jay Carmona, Contributor
Target Corp. has infuriated the LGBT community with their recent donation to an anti-gay Congressional candidate. With the Citizens United decision allowing corporations to freely donate to politicians, this leaves concerned citizens with one option — the boycott.
MCNAMARA: Born to Conserve?
Lindsay McNamara, Columnist
On the heels of Matthew Lifson’s article, “Our Political Genes,” environmentalist Lindsay McNamara questions whether environmental stewardship is an inborn trait or if it can be cultivated through education and economic incentives.
STORM: Restoring Honor
Meg Storm, Columnist
Having just come home from a whirlwind couple of days in Washington D.C., which concluded with my attending the Restoring Honor Rally, I believe that this country has finally reached the zenith at which we must choose whether or not we are willing to work for the peaceful coexistence of this honor and pride, for if are not willing to work towards this unity I honestly believe that our demise is imminent.
PANDYA: Obama Takes a Bow
Om Pandya, Staff Writer Ideology: Conservative | Writing From: New York City Americans should be embarrassed by Obama’s actions in Japan and fearful of his foreign policy. I am sure [...]
SIEG: The Impossibility of Democratic Imposition
Can democracy be successfully imposed by a foreign power?
McCaffrey: Russia For (Some) Russians
Racism in Russia is reaching a frightening fever-pitch – the old adage “Russia is for Russians” has made a comeback.
CARPENTER: McDiplomacy
As American culture spreads through our institutions and corporations, what are the benefits and costs? How will it affect our foreign policy?
MCCAFFREY: Prisoners of the State
North Korea may be doing harm with it’s nuclear testing, but the real crime is its human rights violations. Kathleen McCaffrey, Associate Editor Ideology: Libertarian | Writing From: New Jersey [...]
CARPENTER: Improving America’s Image Abroad
Staff Writer Emma Carpenter examines the wounded international image of the United States and what we can do to fix it. Emma Carptenter, Staff Writer Ideology: Liberal | Writing From: [...]
JACOBS: Obama and North Korea: Silence, Again
Guest columnist Alec Jacobs slams Obama’s approach to the North Korean missile crises. Alec Jacobs, Guest Columnist Ideology: Very Conservative Obama’s decisions about when to act and when not to [...]
BILBO: Obama’s Refreshingly Appropriate Response to Iran
Tyler Bilbo, Staff Writer Ideology: Democrat | Writing From: Tulsa, OK Along with the rest of our great nation, I’ve been gripped by the unfolding tragedy in Iran. Amidst bloodbaths [...]
MEYER: When All Else Fails – Use Force
Cynthia Meyer, Staff Writer Ideology: Conservative Republican How the Obama Administration is repeating the deadly mistakes of the Clinton foreign policy. The American public is distracted. Right now, we are [...]