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Senior Bucket List: Getting out of Boston

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This is the ninth in a weekly series with BU Now that highlights Seniors’ sage advice on absolute must-dos in Boston. Looking for the ultimate list of things to experience [...]

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May 2, 2011 | Leave a response

Who is Jon Kyl? This guy.

Who the Heck is Jon Kyl? An Informal Introduction to Congressional Leadership

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Recently, Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) announced his plans to retire after the end of his current term. Word quickly spread and discussion began about which Republican Senator would [...]

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Feb 28, 2011 | 1 Response

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Is Tea Party Rhetoric to Blame for the Arizona Shootings?

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Sarah Palin and other Tea Party leaders were quick to make defense statements and even accuse others of libel following the Gabrielle Giffords shootings in Arizona. But does the Tea Party hold some responsibility, or are they right in defending their rhetoric?

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Jan 21, 2011 | 3 Responses

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Still Obsessed with Christmas

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The few girls I’ve lived with during my college years can attest to this: I’m obsessed with Christmas.

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Dec 8, 2010 | Leave a response

What do Happy Meals and Cigarettes Have in Common?

What do Happy Meals and Cigarettes Have in Common?

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Recently, the political world was run amuck with the reports of San Francisco’s ban on Happy Meal toys. Although Mayor Gavin Newsom shortly after vetoed the ban, it brought up [...]

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Nov 22, 2010 | 1 Response

President Obama Draws Massive Crowd to Deval Patrick Rally

President Obama Draws Massive Crowd to Deval Patrick Rally

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My friend and I arrived at Hynes Convention T Stop at about 11am last Saturday morning, planning to attend the Moving Massachusetts Forward Rally. We rounded the corner onto Boylston [...]

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Oct 25, 2010 | 1 Response

Mass. Gubernatorial Candidates Get Schooled

Mass. Gubernatorial Candidates Get Schooled

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Elections are only about a month away, and this year is undoubtedly going to be an interesting one to watch. In Massachusetts, incumbent Governor Deval Patrick is up against some [...]

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Sep 30, 2010 | 1 Response

In Defense of the ‘Lamestream’ Media

In Defense of the ‘Lamestream’ Media

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Admittedly, Sarah Palin has faced some harsh attacks from the media as of late. In fact, she has faced harsh attacks since she emerged onto the national scene as John [...]

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Sep 13, 2010 | Leave a response

Student Loan Reforms Move Money from Corporate Hands to Student Pockets

Student Loan Reforms Move Money from Corporate Hands to Student Pockets

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After settling into the Senate Gallery, switching seats five times, and pointing out every single famous Senator we could recognize (and might I say, John McCain is the palest person [...]

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Apr 11, 2010 | Leave a response

Reid-iculous: Why the Senate Majority Leader is Just What Congress Needs

Reid-iculous: Why the Senate Majority Leader is Just What Congress Needs

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If I’ve learned one thing so far this semester while studying in Washington, DC, it’s that politics, and especially Congress, is one giant soap opera. Online publications like Politico and The Hill read [...]

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Mar 15, 2010 | 2 Responses

Citizens United… For Corporate Control of Politics?

Citizens United… For Corporate Control of Politics?

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Even as a pre-law student and political science major, I have to admit I am not always up-to-date on Supreme Court cases. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, however, was [...]

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Feb 19, 2010 | Leave a response

A Semester “Abroad” in DC

A Semester “Abroad” in DC

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I’ve been in Washington, DC for almost 2 weeks. Saying that feels so weird; it seems as if  I’ve been here forever. As I have started to feel the inherent [...]

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Jan 27, 2010 | 1 Response