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OurWeek

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

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

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

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

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

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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Satire

Satire on the Go: Bob’s Wish

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We are coming to you live from Belmar New Jersey with some new money making slogans, of-course profit and charity mixed together for the...
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Cultural Studies

The Man

Marco Palladino -
He has words, not common words, but words meant to cut, cut the fabric of the soul. Words meant to entangle his victims in the...
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OurWeek

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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Media

My Response to Neo-Con Propaganda Video

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here is the propaganda video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJIHCczsbJo Neo-Con propaganda; The US lied about Nuclear weapons and the invasion was a war crime. The US government killed...
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OurWeek

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

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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Media

Grassroots Organizations for Collective Policies

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Organizations and Links helpful to good Grassroots policy idea and website links.Along with Information General + Organizations  Eventbrite  -Post Events on here to get more people...
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Philosophy

Three Dominant Conceptions of God

Matthew Rose -
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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American History

The US Nuclear Attack on Japan was Immoral

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"I am a death, destroyer of worlds" J. Robert Oppenheimer quoting the Bhagavad Gita Traveling back to 1945, an era where World War II had wiped tens...
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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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Politics

TrumpCare – Developing Slogans with the Donald

Marco Palladino -
TrumpCare- Killing poor people, was never so easy TrumpCare- Poor or Black? Not our problem. TrumpCare- Rich people stay rich and the poor get less...
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American Law

Ivanka Trumps SHOES!

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News Break folks, the newest fashions are in. Walking on poor people is the new style. In China, Ivanka Trump's factory has been sighted...
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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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International Politics

Another Misguided Video on ISIS and Middle East History

Marco Palladino -
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQPlREDW-Ro Kurzgesagt (YouTube Channel) – In a Nutshell - You are good at many things. But please stay away from Foreign Policy. The US invaded Iraq...
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Cultural Studies

Notes to self

Marco Palladino -
People to contact for Political ladder rise Whats relationship between racial hierarchies and class consciousnesses in America/in general? Do an art ski on international politics taking...
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2017 Off-Year Elections

Breaking News NJ Democratic Election Winner

Marco Palladino -
Breaking News the Democratic Primary winner is Phil Murphy. After a long tough race, Murphy outspending all of his appoints by millions managed to...
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Development

Universal Basic Income a Conservative Idea?

Marco Palladino -
What is Universal Basic Income? The idea that every citizen of a state should receive a basic income to survive. Instead of work 9-5 regular...
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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

Matthew Rose -
*(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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Food

The Science of Snacking & Healthy Meals

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"Healthy Meals for the hungry, in an easy way, as the mind devours the recipe, the stomach is filled." Sauteed Spinach Takes 5 mins of Cooking, ingredients...
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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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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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Development

Marco Palladino for Public Office

Marco Palladino -
Idea to add categories Criminal Justice Environmental Social Economic Educationally Liberty Green energy/infrastructure development http://www.jill2016.com/plan Income inequality https://talkpoverty.org/2015/06/10/solutions-economic-inequality/ Marco Palladino is a 22-year-old running for public office to represent his idea of equality justice and...
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Philosophy

Eight Essential Habits of Effective Thinkers

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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”

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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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Literature

The Blind Mayor

Marco Palladino -
By Marco Palladino 4/4/17-Creative Writing It was the Mayor’s first day in office after a blurry campaign, his adversaries remained like specs in the eye...
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Cultural Studies

“They Die Strangers” Book Analysis

Marco Palladino -
The book They Die Strangers: A Novella and Stories from Yemen is a fiction book written by Mohammad Abdul-Wali and published in 2002. The...
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Essays

US Policy Afghanistan,What You should Know

Marco Palladino -
Afghanistan, the United States, the Soviet Union, And Illegitimacy PS 401: Seminar in Political Science Fall 2016 Marco Palladino (Work In Progress citations not cited properly due to...
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Literature

Rape Jokes- Feminists Say No

Marco Palladino -
Tackling the topic of humor is a particularly difficult area because it can be extremely subjective. A joke might be funny to one person...
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International Law

Does the US care about human beings killed in Gas Attack?

Marco Palladino -
The short answer to the question is "maybe," the shorter answer is "fuck no." Why do I say that? Well, let's look at the...
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Literature

The Village in the Forrest

Marco Palladino -
Isene Dagelaish 4/12/17 The Village in the Forrest I live in a small village in India. Every day I walk two miles to provide fresh water for...
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International Politics

US Foreign Policy Middle East and Afghanistan

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Under the new Trump Administration, we seem to see a popular rise against the banning of Muslims from the United States. What does that...
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Satire

The Flag of the Day

Marco Palladino -
Jingoism,Jangoism, Lingoism, Languoism The Flag of the Day The man had a flag, it was covered in red. He held it high, it pointed toward the sky. The flag has a...
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Philosophy

Government and Man

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What gives government right to rule?Is it law? Or is it reason? Perhaps consent? All of these things have elements mixed in the current...
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Cultural Studies

Eleven Things You Need To Know About Islam

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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”

Matthew Rose -
“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

Matthew Rose -
“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

Matthew Rose -
“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

Matthew Rose -
“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

Matthew Rose -
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?

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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?

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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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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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What is Politics?

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Politics (meaning "affairs of the cities" in Greek) is the process of making decisions that apply to members of a group. It refers to...
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“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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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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OurWeek in Politics (6/2-6/10/18)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. President Donald Trump Alienates American's Allies at G7 Summit Due to Erratic Behavior,...
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In Pittsburgh Speech, Joe Biden Accuses President Donald Trump Of Encouraging Civil Unrest, Political Violence

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Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden on August 31 issued a forceful rebuttal to President Donald Trump’s claim that the former Vice President...
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“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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OurWeek In Politics (January 3, 2024-January 10, 2024)

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Happy 2024! Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. President Biden Condemns Trump as...
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President Biden Condemns Trump as Dire Threat to Democracy in a Blistering Speech

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President Joe Biden on January 5 delivered a ferocious condemnation of former President Donald Trump, his likely 2024 opponent, warning in searing...
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Biden Administration Sues Texas Over State’s Controversial Immigration Law

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The Biden administration on January 3 filed a lawsuit against Texas over its controversial immigration law that gives local law enforcement in...
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