Category Archives: Politics

Social Media in the Midst of Hurricane Sandy

Social media can be used for good, and not just to procrastinate, an article in the New York TImes proved. With Hurricane Sandy, social media has been an effective way of communicating for public officials. With millions of people without … Continue reading

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Dr Mr. President, Please Ignore My Blog About You Earlier This Year…

Romney is set to win the 2012 election, and we have more than enough supporters to prove it. With election day fast approaching, and polls slammed to capacity, its no shock that America is ready for something. In 2008, they … Continue reading

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We Can Move on From This…

It’s probably been said a lot recently, but with the recent developments of Hurricane Sandy, it is important for me to mention the resiliency of the American people and the amount past t of courage it takes to be able … Continue reading

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The Importance of a Signature

With the Presidential Election less than a week away, the station I work at is covering a lot of political stories.  I have done four of them in the last eight days.  The story we covered today was the most … Continue reading

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Graphic Images: Too Shocking, or Just Shocking Enough?

Graphic images can be disturbing, but they are also proven to change minds. This has been tested through the footage of Haiti in its time of need, as well as in public service announcements. Whether it’s right or not, it … Continue reading

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Do We Have a Prison Complex?

On my way home from work this past evening, I happened to be listening to NPR and the featured guest on the program was the author John Grisham.  He was discussing his new book, and his previous titles.  I am … Continue reading

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How will you react knowing I’m trying to persuade you?

I knew I was being manipulated. My body went into shock and began to fight it… but I gave in. The only reason I motioned like a zombie from the classroom, to the car, to my sofa, to gawking at … Continue reading

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How Going Against China’s Currency is Bad for the U.S.

During Monday’s third and final presidential debate, former governor Mitt Romney attacked the Obama administration’s handling of inaccuracies in China’s currency appreciation rate stating that “China has not played by the same rules, in part by holding down artificially the … Continue reading

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Not Just a Typo: 24 Hour News Cycle Causes Editors to Make Mistakes

It is pretty apparent that editing in the world of the news media has become a bit of an afterthought. With the high demands of a 24-hour news cycle, factual errors and typos seem to frequently slip through the cracks. … Continue reading

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High School Elections on a National Level

Appealing to the masses is what political campaigns strive for. We all know who they broadcast to and that the messages they send are extremely important for the success of any campaign. However, more recently I feel like I’ve seen … Continue reading

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