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The Supreme Value: Why Free Speech Is Paramount On College Campuses
“Knowledge is power,” is a ubiquitous aphorism in modern society. As George Washington–our university’s namesake–once said, “Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.” The exalted status of knowledge in society is remarkably recent. Not until the Enlightenment–or as it’s also known–the Age of Reason (17th-18th centuries) did knowledge become such a…
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A Ruling But Not An Answer
In the days following the release of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case, the Court’s 7-2 decision in favor of the Colorado baker, Jack Philips, was consistently found in news headlines. Philips was sued for refusing to make a wedding cake for David Mullins and Charlie Craig…
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Obama, Where Art Thou?
Barack Obama’s 2008 stump speech was an ever-evolving piece of art. He went from small backyard gatherings to massive, sold-out baseball stadiums full of hysterical fans. These Obama devotees, this writer included, saw the rallies as a chance to not only see a man who was trying to get a job on Pennsylvania Avenue but…
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What Obama Should Say.
Tomorrow, Barack Obama will make potentially his most important speech in his quest for re-election. The president’s speech is the culmination of the Democratic convention and the chance for Obama to dramatically assert his case that he deserves another four years. Obama’s speech should offer specific policy proposals and a clear roadmap for economic recovery…
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And that’s how you give a speech
BY RAJA KRISHNA The headlines just days before Clinton spoke at the 2012 Democratic National Convention read something like this: “Clinton’s DNC speech will be vetted just minutes before he goes on stage,” implying that Clinton was a potential ticking time bomb. Then he actually delivered his speech. Watch it in all its glory below.…
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Obama on Libya
The President took the importance of America’s role as world leader and ran with it—as well he should have. His tone was tough and right. The speech itself was about as good as the situation would allow for, but does, nevertheless, warrant some reflection: Questions: -What non-military measures could conceivably drive Gaddafi from power? -If…
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Obama returns to childhood home of Indonesia
After departing India, President Obama arrived today in Indonesia, continuing his tour of Asia. The world’s most populous majority-Muslim nation and also where he spent 4 years of his childhood, he discussed the progress and work still needed to be done in improving shaky relations between the United States and the global Muslim community. Following…
