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5 Reasons Obama Is A Better President Than You Think

Nov 12, 2014 | Democrats, Economic Policy, Foreign Policy, Health Care Reform, Liberalism, mic, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, President Obama

Published: Daily Dot (November 12, 2014)

Supporters of President Obama can rest easy: His legacy as one of America’s greatest presidents remains intact, even if the tide of public and Internet sentiments has turned. (His approval rating stands at a paltry 39 percent.) As the president works to fight for net neutrality, it’s time to celebrate his biggest accomplishments.... Read Original Article

The Crazy Things David Brat Believe Will Make You Wonder How He Earned His Ph.D.

Jun 12, 2014 | Conservativism, Education, History, mic, Political Ideologies, Religion and Religious Issues

Published: mic (June 12, 2014)

The man who beat Eric Cantor may have a Ph.D., but he sure doesn’t act like it.

I’m not saying this because I disagree with his political views. There are plenty of conservatives and libertarians in academia (hoary claims of ivory tower “liberal bias” notwithstanding), and while I don’t share their opinions on a multitude of subjects, we have always stressed rational debate and fact-based inquiry.... Read Original Article

I’m the Victim of an Anti-Semitic Hate Crime – Here’s What I Say About Kansas

Apr 14, 2014 | Autobiographical, Extremism, Jewish Experiences, mic, Political Ideologies

Published: mic (April 14, 2014)

The shooting yesterday at a Jewish community center in Kansas City was more than tragic. It was un-American.

This crime strikes a deep personal chord with me, not only because I have also been the victim of an anti-Semitic hate crime, but because its motivations fly in the face of our nation’s most important and fundamental ideals.... Read Original Article