Category Archives: Politics

Miami students join high school valedictorian Daniela Pelaez in her fight against deportation

Students protested Friday in support of a Miami high school valedictorian who has been ordered by a federal immigration judge to leave the country. A judge denied Daniela Pelaez‘s request for relief from deportation on Monday. Her attorney is planning an … Continue reading

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The Intern’s Spiral of Silence

With the annual Nicholson School of Communication’s Intern Pursuit, and internship fair, coming up around the corner on March 20th, 2012, most students at the University of Central Florida are probably starting to feel a bit anxious. With the worries … Continue reading

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Advertisers pull out of Limbaugh’s show

Last week, Rush Libaugh came under fire when he called a Georgetown law student a “slut” and a “prostitute” on his conservative talk show, “The Rush Limbaugh Show”. In the aftermath, outraged citizens took to social media outlets to voice … Continue reading

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Romney vs. Santorum – The Michigan Primary

The Michigan Primary is a crucial state for both Republican presidential candidates. While both have been attacking each other on various grounds throughout the race, Romney has recently shifted his attacks from cultural and conservative issues that he has been … Continue reading

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Affordable Care Act of 2012

The current topic in my household has been centered on the Affordable Care Act and the government’s attempt at requiring businesses to provide contraception to their employees, as well as abortion procedures.  It was shot down pretty quickly by religious … Continue reading

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Politics of the Apathetic

It’s 2012, which means it is impossible to turn on any news channel without seeing “The Race to the White House,” “2012 Primary Fest,” or some other derivative of these plastered everywhere. I personally try to avoid politics. The only … Continue reading

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SOPA Put On Hold, But For How Long

Internet downloading, pirating, sharing, streaming.  It doesn’t matter what name you use to define it, either way the government wants to put a stop to it.  Last week Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) was discussed in congress as a means … Continue reading

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Susan G Komen foundation comes to its senses

With a sigh of relief from women across America, the Susan G Komen Foundation revoked its decision to stop providing funding for select Planned Parenthood programs. The reversal came after mass public outrage when the Foundation decided to cut off … Continue reading

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Politics: The Game of Ultimate Corruption

         Mitt Romney is the most viable GOP candidate in the race, and has been from the beginning, the inevitable nominee. Everyone knows this as a fact. Each candidate has had their opportunity to “surge” if you will, but always … Continue reading

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Newt and his friend Hypocrisy

I’m no stranger to political rhetoric and I will be the first to admit that yes, I sometimes fall into their traps. I can live with the corporate lobbying and the mudslinging. However, the one thing I have a complete distaste for is hypocrisy. It’s seems … Continue reading

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