With midterm elections to be held later this year, both the Republicans and Democrats are engaging in a tug-o-war sort of policy making stemming from similar party agendas to get votes in November. The GOP intends to take the White House next presidential election as President Obama completes his final term. Beyond that, they have plans to gain more seats in … [Read more...] about Failure to address concerns over $10B extension of federal benefits for jobless could imperil passage in House
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Putin’s actions in Ukraine trash international law
Art by Andrea WijayaOpen a newspaper, check the front page of any news website, or even dare to go on social media, and you are sure to find coverage and commentary on the protests, conflict and turmoil in Ukraine. As the next in a step of aggressive moves by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the situation in Ukraine has quickly soaked up all the headlines. Russia has been … [Read more...] about Putin’s actions in Ukraine trash international law
Think first, speak second, be considerate
Everyone has heard it at some point: “I hate political correctness.” Usually it’s intertwined with an anti-censorship, pro-freedom of speech rhetoric to truly villainize people who are just too “PC.” In reality, to be PC is to take into account how one’s words can and do affect other people in often irreparable ways. Surely freedom of speech … [Read more...] about Think first, speak second, be considerate
Now I know what freedom feels like
Art by Sacha Irick After two days of violent demonstrations in Venezuela, I am proud to say I have lived in freedom. The night was colder than usual. Groups of people rushed into the parking lot as the time approached for the election results to be announced. Some college students walked around wearing red shirts printed with the image of a yellow hammer and sickle. I … [Read more...] about Now I know what freedom feels like
Law professor Douglas Kmiec to run for Congress (Print Version)
Photo by Sarah Malone Douglas Kmiec, former U.S. Ambassador to Malta and current professor of Constitutional Law at the School of Law, will run as an Independent candidate in the 26th Congressional District race. Kmiec will face incumbent Julia Brownley (D-Thousand Oaks), Jeff Gorrel (R-Camarillo) and Rafael Dagnesses, a Republican candidate. The two winners from the … [Read more...] about Law professor Douglas Kmiec to run for Congress (Print Version)
