Tag / South
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Democrats Can Win Big In The Deep South
Democrats will win again in the Deep South if they engage truly progressive policies. Yes, I said it. They must run on marijuana legalization, Medicaid expansion, tuition-free college, and an increased minimum wage. As a liberal born and raised in southern Louisiana, I believe this is the only way Democrats will consistently win the most…
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How Korean Military Conscription Affects Students At WashU
In 1948, the Republic of Korea instituted a system of mandatory military service. Since then, despite whirlwind changes to its political economy and society, conscription has remained a universal obligation for all South Korean males. Every male, from scions of wealthy business executives to the offspring of rural farmers, will spend at least two years…
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Ask What You Can Do for Your State
Any college freshman can tell you that America is not as homogeneous as we pretend. We come to Washington University in St. Louis knowing we will meet people of different cultural backgrounds, but heritage manifests itself in ways we do not expect. No one talks about North Dakota’s culture, West Virginia’s culture, or Michigan’s culture,…
