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Trump and Islamic Extremism: Admission is the First Step
It is unsurprising to see not a single Democrat applauding when President Donald Trump announced in his Feb. 29 address to Congress that he and his administration are “taking strong measures Read more
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The Grandiose Verbiage of a Trump Speech
“Then, in 2016, the earth shifted beneath our feet. The rebellion started as a quiet protest, spoken by families of all colors and creeds — families who just wanted a fair shot Read more
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I’ll Be Fine if I Never See Paul Ryan’s Face Again
If you were confused by Trump’s address to Congress, you’re not alone. The racism, mythmaking, and long periods of clapping conspired to make his address particularly ominous. Perhaps you were wondering, “Why Read more
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More of the Same, in Prettier Packaging
The New York Times called President Trump’s speech “a soothing comfort food.” For those of us who’ve had it with the Trump administration’s circus, it was palatable bread enough. I’ll admit I Read more
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School Vouchers: Why Such a Contentious Issue?
No, I didn’t vote for Donald Trump, and like many other college students my age, I also can’t stand the “Cheeto-in-Chief.” That being said, I don’t blindly dislike everything that comes Read more
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