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Our Backflipping Leaders
It has recently come to my attention how weak the long-term memories of our country’s Representatives are. Long-term observation of our leaders reveals just how often they reverse their stances on issues. Yes, it is only natural for people to change their minds. Kanye West has recently proved to us that it is never too…
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The Evolution of a Campus Conservative
I am a conservative. But I would like to clarify: I am not a racist or homophobe, I acknowledge that the planet’s temperature is rising, and I do not want to build a wall. My home state, South Dakota, is a consistently red state. It has voted Democrat in a presidential election only four times…
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Texas, Back-Alley Abortions, and Other Developments in the “War on Women”
BY BILLIE MANDELBAUM In 2011, there were 44 facilities in Texas where abortions were performed. Today, only 24 facilities remain. This decline stems from stringent regulations put in place by Texas House Bill 2, which was signed into law last year by Governor Rick Perry. The legislation requires doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges…
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Is Texas Finally Feeling Blue?
BY ALEX BEAULIEU No one said it was possible. No one believed anyone could accomplish such a feat. Even the rather liberal New York Times declared that, “turning Texas blue – or even purple – is going to be a lot harder than most folks imagine.” But has the time finally arrived? Can one state…
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Where We Should Place Our Fears
BY RAJA KRISHNA This August, Texas Governor and presidential hopeful Rick Perry stirred up controversy when he invited his fellow Texans, along with the nation’s governors, to join him in a mammoth prayer event at Houston’s Reliant Stadium. Dubbed “The Response,” it was marketed as a plea to God to solve our nation’s grave and…
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Health Care Reform Bill Passes
Late last night, the House voted to pass the Senate version of the health care reform bill. The final vote required for passage was passed just a few minutes before the deadline, and led to cheers of “Yes We Can” throughout the Democratic side of the House. Less than an hour later, the House also…
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Emily and Kasper: On Abortion
Kasper stepped into the aisle of the small plane to St. Louis, holding his laptop case close as he slid down the aisle to find his seat. One of the last to board the plane, Kasper wasn’t surprised to see two other people already in his row. He was shocked, however, to see that Emily…
