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The Only Way to Stop Polarization from Tearing America Apart

Growing up in the early 2000s, I used to see those little “Coexist” bumper stickers on cars all over town. I don’t see them anymore. Maybe the bumper sticker trend faded, perhaps I moved to a more conservative area (let’s be honest, those people were liberals), or maybe people just gave up on the idea…

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The Real Chinese Virus: Rising Authoritarianism In A Pandemic World

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, governments the world over are ramping up social controls and enforcing all kinds of “public safety” laws. Vocal support of the measures is one thing; the state using its monopoly on power to enforce them by any means necessary is another. Although many of us might be staying…

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Why Prescription Drug Monitoring Can’t Battle Addiction: An Addict’s Perspective

With the new year approaching comes another year in which state legislators (especially in Missouri) will try to address an ongoing problem facing the nation – drug overdoses. [Missouri Is Fighting Alone Against Drug Monitoring (And Why The Entire USA Should Thank Them)] Although not a new problem in our society, drug overdose seems to…

Have A Drink, Prohibition Stinks: Remembering the Tyranny of Prohibition
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Have A Drink, Prohibition Stinks: Remembering the Tyranny of Prohibition

History was made on this day in 1933 when the 18th amendment was repealed, effectively ending America’s national prohibition of alcohol, erasing what could arguably be considered the most blatant attacks on personal liberty to come out of Progressive Era. The prohibition of alcohol may be one of the greatest examples in the 20th century…

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Cornell University Decides That Aspiring Dean is Too Inclusive

Aspiring Teacher Too Inclusive, Cornell University implies by Kyle Perkins The inclusive plan of aspiring dean Vijay Pendakur offends the student diversity chief by including all students equally. What specifically he aims to do is include all students in the discussions he’ll have as a dean if elected. As inclusive as this plan is, it appears to not…

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Beneath the Frightening Surface, Hope for Liberty at the RNC

By Lina Bryce During Donald Trump’s address given at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, he said four words that either gives you hope or strikes fear into your heart. He said, “I am your voice.” What was lacking in his message was the call for freedom — a message quelled by members of the party who see…