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GOP Challenges Exposed: Rand Paul's Visit to Howard University

Author - April 10, 2013

Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) gave a speech at Howard University today where he sought to rebrand the Republican Party to the largely black student...

Grab the Rogaine: The Bald-Hairy Pattern in Russian Leaders

Author - April 4, 2013

It's rare that my Facebook News Feed yields anything too out of the ordinary, but last night, a click on a friend's link eventually...

The Next Space Race?

Author - April 2, 2013

The next space race may be in a different place: behind your face. According to The New York Times, President Obama will unveil his...

Racism, Misogyny, and That Tyga Petition

Author - April 1, 2013

No, not all hip-hop is offensive or problematic given its cultural and historical context. But Tyga's is.

"S.C.-1," the Next Sitcom?

Author - April 1, 2013

Sometimes life proves that God has a sense of humor. When Governor Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) appointed Representative Tim Scott (R-S.C.) to replace Senator Jim DeMint...

Should Sports Gambling Be Legal?

Author - March 25, 2013

Few things are as American as laying down a few bucks on a football game. But, oddly enough, sports gambling is illegal in all...

Barack-etology

Author - March 21, 2013

For the fifth year running, President Obama filled out a men's March Madness bracket. A noted sports fan, Obama's bracket choices in the past...

Avoiding the Press

Author - March 20, 2013

Last month, the White House press corps exploded in frustration over its lack of access to President Obama–an incident set off by the president's private golf...

Poor Students and the Schools They Miss

Author - March 17, 2013

Lower income applicants don't aim to attend top schools, study shows.

NYT Roundtable on Campus Rape Cases

Author - March 15, 2013

The New York Times has a new "Room for Debate" up that asks whether schools should adjudicate rape cases, or whether they should be left...