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Matt studies and analyzes politics at all levels. He is the creator of OurPolitics.net, a scholarly resource exploring political trends, political theory, political economy, philosophy, and more. He hopes that his articles can encourage more people to gain knowledge about politics and understand the impact that public policy decisions have on their lives. Matt is also involved in the preservation of recorded sound through IASA International Bibliography of Discographies, and is an avid record collector.
OurDictionary

Feminist Political Philosophies

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Feminism is a range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share the common goal to achieve political, economic, personal, and social equality...
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OurDictionary

What is Libertarianism?

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Libertarianism is a political theory that upholds individual liberty as the key to a good and proper society. Libertarianism seeks to highlight the importance...
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Our Week In Politics #9 (10/8-10/15/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. President Donald Trump Decertifies The Iran Nuclear Deal On October 13,...
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OurWeek in Politics #8 (9/16-9/23/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. President Trump Gives First Speech Before The United Nations President Donald...
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OurWeek in Politics #7 (9/9-9/16/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. Push to Repeal "Obamacare" Resumes in the Senate Republican Senators Lindsey...
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OurWeek in Politics #6 (9/2-9/9/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. President Trump Ends the DACA Program President Donald Trump stirred some...
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OurWeek in Politics #5 (8/26-9/2/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. President Donald Trump Puts Forward Tax Reform Proposal President Donald Trump...
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OurDictionary

Social Contract Theory

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Social Contract Theory is a concept that dates back to the Age of Enlightenment that explores the origins of society and the legitimacy of...
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Country Profiles

Palestine Country Profile

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One of the most notable countries in the Middle East is Palestine. Officially known as the State of Palestine, Palestine is a Parliamentary Republic...
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OurWeek in Politics #4 (8/19-8/26/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. Trump Impeachment Talk Begins to Gain Traction in Congress Congressman Steve...
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Will They Impeach?

Will They Impeach? Part One

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1. Trump Impeachment Talk Begins to Gain Traction in Congress
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OurWeek in Politics #3 (8/12-8/19/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. NJ Congressional Members Lead Push for Legislative Changes After the Charlottesville Incident ...
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Country Profiles

Nigeria Country Profile

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One of the most notable emerging countries is Nigeria. Officially known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Nigeria is a Federal presidential republic located...
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OurWeek in Politics #2 (8/5-8/12/17)

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Here are the main events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. Tensions Between North Korea & The US Heat Up Tensions between...
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History

“Decline of the Ottoman Empire” Video Response

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This video by CaspianReport discusses the decline of the Ottoman Empire during the late 19th and early 20th Century. The Ottoman Empire was an...
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OurWeek in Politics #1 (7/31-8/5/17)

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Here are the major events in Politics that occurred over the past week: 1. Court Revives Bridgegate Records Suit The Bridgegate scandal was back in the news...
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OurSounds

Five Things You Need to Know About Record Collecting

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Outside of my professional interests/scholarly pursuits, I am a Record Collector. I have been collecting records since 2007 and have amassed thousands of records...
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OurDictionary

What is Zionism?

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Zionism is an international movement that supports the establishment of a Jewish homeland in the territory defined as the historic Land of Israel (known...
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Philosophy

Three Dominant Conceptions of God

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Classical Theism is the belief in which God is an absolute and ultimate metaphysical being. Whereas most theists agree that God is all-knowing, all-powerful,...
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Philosophy

Are You Bad At Critical Thinking?

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Within every academic field and in one's personal life, it is important to recognize when an individual is acting as a Un-Critical Thinker and is...
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International Politics

Socio-political Inequalities in the Middle East: How to Address Them

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A major issue facing the Middle East is the continued struggle to address the limited level of political freedom and high level of socioeconomic...
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History

“Islamic Conquest of Persia” Video Response

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This video by Caspian Report discusses the Islamic conquest of Persia (Present-day Iran) during the 7th Century AD. The rise of Islam as a...
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International Politics

“Venezuela’s Political Crisis” Video Response

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H97DM48XjDg This video by Capsian Report discusses the current political crisis in Venezuela. Venezuela is now experiencing a protracted political crisis that threatens to tear...
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International Politics

Theories of Democratic Transitions

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In the study of Democratic Transitions and regime collapse at the international level, there exist many theories that can be used to help explain...
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2017 Off-Year Elections

Analysis of the 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial Election

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The 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial Election is set to be held on November 7. Incumbent Republican Governor Chris Christie (who was first elected in...
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New Jersey Politics

Legalization of Marijuana in New Jersey: Recent Policy Proposals

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Although Governor Chris Christie (R) is strongly opposed to legalizing Marijuana (arguing that it is a "gateway" drug despite the fact that it has...
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OurDictionary

Classic Liberalism vs. Contemporary Liberalism and Neo-Liberalism

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The ideology that is identified as Classic Liberalism came out of the thinking of an economist and political philosopher named Adam Smith. Adam Smith...
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OurDictionary

Traditional Conservatism vs Modern Conservatism & Neo-Conservatism

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Traditional Conservatism is based on the belief in a limited role for the federal government, traditional values such as religion and morality, and the...
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Country Profiles

Iran Country Profile

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*(This article was originally posted on December 30, 2016, but was updated in response to President Trump's visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel and...
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Country Profiles

The Political System of Belgium & its Role in the UN

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Officially known as the Kingdom of Belgium, Belgium is a constitutional monarchy located in Western Europe. Belgium is bordered by Germany, France, the Netherlands,...
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International Politics

Iran v. Saudi Arabia Rivalry and its Impact on Middle East Politics

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Within the Middle East, there are a number of different issues that will ultimately shape the future of the region. Some of the specific...
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International Law

The UN & Human Rights

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A key area of interest among political scientists is the promotion of human rights and democracy at the international level. Over the past century,...
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Elections

Analysis of the 2017 Iranian Presidential Election

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This Friday, the 12th Iranian Presidential Election is set to be held. Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani is running for a second term and faces...
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Philosophy

Eight Essential Habits of Effective Thinkers

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Within nearly every field of study, it is important to be a fair in one's thoughts and actions. By being non-judgmental towards the thoughts, actions,...
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Philosophy

Ockham’s Razor

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Ockham's Razor is a well-known concept within philosophy and logic. It stipulates that in trying to understand something and to determine the solution to a given...
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Philosophy

Pascals Wager

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Pascal's Wager is a philosophical concept developed by French philosopher Blaise Pascal during the mid 17th Century. The argument is rooted in the concept...
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International Politics

“Democratization: A Critical Introduction” Summary

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In the book “Democratization: a critical introduction,” Jean Grugel discusses how a range of global pressures and events combined to create a political opportunity...
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Economics

International Trade & Classic Liberalism

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In recent centuries, many different economic theories have emerged to address pressing economic issues facing individual societies and the global economy. Diverse economic theories...
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Philosophy

The Idea of the “Banking Concept in Education”

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The Banking Concept in Education is a concept in philosophy originally explored by Brazilian philosopher Paulo Freire in his 1968 book "Pedagogy of the...
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Literature

“A Persian Requiem” Book Analysis

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A Persian Requiem is a 1969 novel by Iranian author Simin Daneshvar. A Persian Requiem is set in the Iranian city of Shiraz during...
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Cultural Studies

Eleven Things You Need To Know About Islam

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Islam is the second-largest religion in the world and is becoming increasingly prominent in the United States and parts of Europe. Even though Islam...
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American History

Political Communication in President Obama’s 2009 Inaugural Address

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One of the most significant tools in political communication is the use of public addresses and statements by the President of the United States....
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Philosophy

Bonnie Steinbock “Most Abortions are Morally Legitimate” Textual Analysis

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In the 2005 article “Most Abortions Are Morally Legitimate,” Bonnie Steinbock puts forward an argument stating that abortion is in fact morally justified in...
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Philosophy

Don Marquis “Abortion Is Immoral” Textual Analysis

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In the 1989 essay “Abortion Is Immoral,” Don Marquis argues that abortion is morally wrong. Marquis feels that most contemporary philosophers ignore the issue...
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Uncategorized

Evolution of War Over the Past Century

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The 20th and early 21st centuries are considered to the bloodiest periods of conflict in history. During this period, human society was characterized by...
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Comparative Politics

Samuel Huntington “Political Development and Political Decay” Summary

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In the article, "Political development and political decay," Samuel Huntington explores the conflict between political mobilization and institutionalization and the importance of institutional development...
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Philosophy

John Dewey & “The Quest for Certainty”

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One of the most influential American philosophers of the 20th Century was John Dewey. Dewey was a proponent of pragmatism and wrote numerous works...
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Cultural Studies

“Divided We Fall” Documentary Analysis

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In the film “Divided We Fall,” Valarie Kaur looks at the issue of religious intolerance and religious violence in the US post 9/11 and...
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Cultural Studies

The Concept of Victimization in the Books “Noonday” and “War Porn”

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A common theme evident in nearly all pieces of literature that focus on the notion of war and the effects of warfare on civilians...
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Comparative Politics

Thomas Hobbes and Leviathan

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One of the most influential philosophers in recent history is Thomas Hobbes, who was active in Great Britain during the 17th Century. Hobbes was...
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Philosophy

What Is Utilitarianism

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In the 1861 essay “What Utilitarianism Is,” John Stuart Mill defines the theory of utilitarianism and addresses the common misconceptions people have regarding it....
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Development

Lipsett and The Modernization Theory of Democracy

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The theory on democratization by Seymour Lipsett focuses on the relationship between economic development and the likelihood of a country to become and remain...
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Comparative Politics

The Elite Variable in Democracy

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John Higley and Michael Burton argue that the decisions by societal elites play a role in democratic transitions regime breakdowns in their 1989 article...
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American Economics

“The political economy of democratic transitions” Response

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In the article “The political economy of democratic transitions,” Stephen Haggard and Robert Kaufman explore the effects of socioeconomic factors on democracy. Since the...
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Comparative Politics

The Political System of Iran

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Since the 1978-79 Iranian Revolution, there has been much analysis by political scientists and political leaders as to what makes up the Iranian political...
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Development

Andre Gunder Frank & Dependency Theory

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In the book “The development of underdevelopment,” Andre Gunder Frank discusses the factors that have resulted in underdevelopment in certain areas of the world...
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Development

South Korea & Structuralist Development Theory

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In the realm of economic development at the global level, there are a multitude of theories that can be used to explain the development...
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2016 Presidential Election

Donald Trump Convention Speech Summary

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Yesterday, Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump gave his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. After thanking the delegates and the American people for...
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Media

Political Communication Theory in “Wag the Dog”

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“Wag the Dog” is a 1997 film directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert De Niro and Dustin Hoffman. The films follow an unnamed...
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Elections

“Journeys With George” Political Documentary Summary

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“Journeys With George” is a 2002 political documentary directed by Alexandra Pelosi. The film chronicles the 2000 Presidential campaign of George W. Bush from...
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Elections

“One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern” Political Documentary Synopsis

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“One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern” is a 2005 political documentary directed by Stephen Vittoria. The film examines the political...
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Elections

“Mitt” Political Documentary Synopsis

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“Mitt” is a 2014 political documentary directed by Greg Whiteley that chronicles Mitt Romney’s run for the Republican Presidential nomination in 2008 and his...
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2020 Presidential Election

“Street Fight” Political Documentary Summary

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“Street Fight” is a 2005 political documentary directed by Marshall Curry. The film documents the 2002 Newark mayoral election between 16-year incumbent Sharpe James,...
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Essays

The Media and American Politics: An Overview

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The relationship between the media and American politics is traced back to the earliest days of American political history. The press played a significant...
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American Economics

Ayn Rand: Capitalism and Objectivism Manifested in Atlas Shrugged

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One of the most significant political theories of the 20th Century is Ayn Rands Objectivism. Rand is known for promoting the philosophical idea of...
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2016 Presidential Election

Is Ted Cruz Eligible to run for President?

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A major consideration within American politics is the eligibility requirements of the President, in particular, the question of the “natural born” citizenship requirement. The...
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American History

Crtitque of the Electoral College System

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During the debate over the ratification of the Constitution in the late 1780s, a series of essays known as the Federalist Papers were written....
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Country Profiles

Poland and International Law

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An example of a country with a multi-leveled domestic judiciary system is Poland. Poland is a parliamentary republic and is an active member of...
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American Economics

“FDR’s Folly” Book Review

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Throughout the 2003 book FDR's Folly: How Roosevelt and His New Deal Prolonged the Great Depression, Jim Powell argues that the policies of U.S....
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Country Profiles

Greece & International Law

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The international legal system depends on adoption by the domestic legal systems of individual states to function effectively. The international legal system is interpreted...
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Comparative Politics

Hamas: Political Heroes or International Terrorists?

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In the Islamic world, there has been much debate over the relationship between Islam and politics. Some Muslims argue in favor of increased secularism,...
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Country Profiles

Sierra Leone & International Law

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In the realm of international relations, law can develop from a number of influences. The sources of international law may either be formal or...
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American Economics

“The Elusive Republic” Book Review

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Throughout the 1980 book The Elusive Republic: Political Economy in Jeffersonian America, Drew McCoy attempts to explore the competing economic visions in the U.S....
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International Law

International Law & Russia’s Intervention in Syria

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One of the major foreign policy issues facing the world over the past few years is the Syrian Civil War and the formation of...
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2016 Presidential Election

Is Marco Rubio a Realist?

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In the Foreign Affairs article “Restoring America’s Strength,” US Senator Marco Rubio puts forward his vision for U.S. foreign policy assuming that he is...
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American History

ISIS: How and Where they Came From

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One major foreign policy issue facing the world over the past few years is the rise of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)....
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Politics

Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”)

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One of the most influential pieces of legislation in recent memory is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as “Obamacare.” Ever...
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American Law

Is President Obama’s Immigration Executive Constitutional?

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The issue of immigration reform in the United States has ignited a series of political debates over the last few years and has increased...
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American Economics

The Minimum Wage Debate & its Economic Future

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One of the most important aspects of the debate over economic policy is the effectiveness of the Minimum Wage and the prospects for its...
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Essays

Does Media Bias Exist?

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Elite Media is defined as reporting of news and political events in as narrow a focus as possible, presumably to influence the political agenda...
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Literature

This I Believe

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This I Believe in all the principles that make our country strong. The main principle that makes our country strong is freedom and democracy....
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American Economics

The Subprime Mortgage Crisis & its Economic Impact

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A current economic issue facing the U.S. is the aftermath of the Subprime Mortgage Crisis. The Subprime Mortgage Crisis coincided with the late 2000s...
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Comparative Politics

“Why Iran Should Get the Bomb” Article Review

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In his most recent Foreign Affairs article “Why Iran Should Get the Bomb,” political scientist Kenneth Waltz explores the background behind the debate over...
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International Politics

US Counter-Terrorism Strategy at the International Level Pre-and Post-9/11

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A major policy issue affecting the US over the past 10 years has been the War on Terrorism and the most effective ways to...
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Law

My Experiences at the American Legion Boys State Program (June 2011)

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There are some moments in life that are the result of hard work and determination. One such moment in my life was getting the...
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