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International Law

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

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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

Matthew Rose -
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”

Matthew Rose -
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”

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
“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

Matthew Rose -
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?

Matthew Rose -
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”)

Matthew Rose -
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?

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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?

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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

Matthew Rose -
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)

Matthew Rose -
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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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?

OurDictionary Matthew Rose -
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

Elections 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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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 (January 22-January 29, 2020)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week 1. President Donald Trump's Defense Team Begins Their Opening Arguments
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OurWeek In Politics (January 1, 2025-January 8, 2025)

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Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Mike Johnson Narrowly Re-Elected House Speaker
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President Donald Trump Announces Plan To Ban Mail-In Voting

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On August 18, President Donald Trump announced his intention to issue an executive order aimed at banning mail-in voting before the 2026...
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The Ethics of Misinformation: Are Falsehoods A Moral Wrong?

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Misinformation is often treated as a problem of facts: someone says something false, someone else corrects it,...
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The Silicon Mirror: Will AI Rewrite the Definition of What it Means to be Human?

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Since the dawn of recorded history, humanity has defined itself by a simple metric: we are the...
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Democrat Abigal Spanberger Wins Virgnia Gubernatorial Election By A Comfortable Margin

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia Gubernatorial election on November 4, with her victory being called almost immediately after the polls closed....
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