As Barack Obama declares victory in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, some researchers have begun a search into Obama’s past.
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Goodbye SAT?
Does Wake Forest University’s decision to go “test-optional” mark a trend deemphasizing the importance of the SAT, or is it part of a carefully-crafted media campaign?
Global Warming Follies
What do you get when a country’s government finds itself in the process of passing legislation on a topic recent studies have proven to be a myth?
Journalist Sympathizes With Illegal Immigrants
Social justice took on a whole new meaning at Commencement this year when a journalist explained her interest in covering illegal immigration and hunger in California schools.
Crush the Cell
Sheehan, former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Counter-Terrorism, argues that a war isn’t going to suppress terrorist cells linked to al Qaeda.
HMOs Deconstructed
“The United States offers more health care than any other country in the world,” argues one health-care-policy analyst.
No Change for China
Has the media been overemphasizing the social importance of Chinese middle-class protests in order to advance the perception of a growing Chinese civil society?
Humor Key to Success in Politics
Mary Katharine Ham, a 2002 University of Georgia alumna, talks about the value of humor in everyday life, especially politics.
California Supreme Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage
The California Supreme Court has overturned a ban on gay marriage, but the voters in California may have the chance to define marriage in the state constitution.
BBG Spreads Freedom and Democracy
Although the BBG is telecast around the world, the organization focuses on three countries which are critical to U.S. national security: Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.