Reconsidering Democracy¾Richard Quan. A hyena would laugh if it could only see what is happening in Washington today. [Summer 2011]
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Hope & Change¾T.L. Gray. It’s been a few years since I’ve heard politicians spout phrases like “hope & change”. [Summer 2011]
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What If They Held An Election And No One Voted?¾J. Conrad Guest. It’s true, the thing that once, two-hundred years, ago set this country apart from others—it’s form of government—is what now has set us teetering on the brink. [Summer 2011]
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God, Religion & Politics: A Review—Richard Quan. What is religion, exactly? As one scholar put it, religion is the result of an attempt by man to contact a higher being. [Fall 2010]
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Nationalism And Patriotism¾Lane Salter. While social scientists debate the definitions of nationalism and patriotism, they agree that love of nation comes in two forms. [Fall 2010]
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A Slim Minority—Aurelio O’Brien. Every minority’s rights require advocacy so as not to be swallowed up by the tyranny of the majority; therefore, let it be known it is now my time, my moment of protest, for I have discovered I am a member of a new and oft-maligned minority group, Slim People. [Summer 2010]
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2009: Politics, Law, And Economy¾Richard Quan. 2009 marks a pivotal point in our nation’s history. While the United States remains embroiled in an economic quagmire, China, our major trading partner, an Asian juggernaut, is forging ceaselessly forward with an insatiable appetite to build and conquer. [Winter 2009]
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Big Teeth¾M. Sandi Aigoro. Workforce diversity suffers the same plight as political diversity. Often, power is entrenched by a sustained history of big teeth players, predominately from a single gender and race in the U.S.—the white male. [Winter 2009]
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Obama’s Healthcare Reform: Socialism?—J. Conrad Guest. After watching President Obama speak earlier this month on the progress of his health care reform bill, I’m resting a little easier, even if I’m a little uneasy with some of this claims, namely that this reform will pay for itself. [Fall 2009]
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America Has Spoken—J. Conrad Guest. On a leap of faith, voters chose Barack Obama to lead the nation in a new direction. Obama spoke eloquently in the days leading up to the election, of change and decisive action. [Winter 2008]
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Imperfect Union—Richard Quan: For every imperfect union, a leader is needed who understands its imperfections. America is no exception. [Fall 2008]
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Integrity & Politics—J. Conrad Guest: Has integrity ever been the dance partner of American politics? Sure, we long for the warmth of Harry Truman’s fireside chats, but Harry made the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. [Fall 2008]
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The Right Not To Vote (Or Just Say "No")—J. Conrad Guest: Mr. Simon’s statement is certainly red, white and blue, until one reflects upon the quality of politicians that run for office. [Fall 2008]
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Top Ten Qualities Needed To Be POTUS—Aurelio O' Brien: Top ten qualities needed to be a President of the United States and why I'm backing Obama. You must be easy to caricature. [Fall 2008]
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Sleeping Bernie: Election 2008—Kathy T. Camp: I’ve been asked many times about my views on the election. I’m thrilled to talk to anyone who will listen to me regarding this year’s election. [Fall 2008]
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Don’t go Blindly To The Polls—Janie Chu: Ah, the current madness of what we call the 2008 Presidential election. Shameless mud-slinging exists, along with accusations of past decisions in order to persecute the character of what could be the leader of our country in the new year. [Fall 2008]
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Six Top Attributes: Election 2008—Richard Quan: Given the current state of our economy and our relationship with the world, we need a President with not only one or two but with as many of the following six attributes as possible. [Fall 2008]
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Accountability To The American Common Bond—M. Sandi Aigoro: As representatives of the U.S. Common Bond, we are responsible to not only consider the right to vote, but also the right vote. [Fall 2008]
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Thinking Of Going To Court? Try Mediation¾Pete Desrochers: Most people dread going to court. Nobody wants to get sued. [Summer 2008]
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