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Arias jury deadlocked: Ghouls live another day
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'New Yorker': Obama denies role in government
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Rolling Thunder and other ways to celebrate Memorial Day in DC
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Separation of Church and State revisited
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Online links connect Boston Bombers to Todashev, Houston & Russian VK
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The mystery of the 7 Egyptian soldiers kidnapped in the Sinai
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It’s just flirting, not cheating, right?
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Darwin’s free market wisdom: division of labor starts in the genes
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Looking for Leonardo? Da Vinci’s Florence starts at Il Salviatino
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Asking Aaron Clarey: Does college prepare people for the real world?
America's Political Pulse
Providing critical analysis of politics across the spectrum and throughout the nation. From the highest office to the smallest community, this column strives to give balanced comment on elections, legislation, citizen groups, and anything else involved in America’s political dialogue.
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Obama's deferred action "DREAM Act" is not immigration reform
Is Obama’s “deferred action” plan an attempt to finally deliver his promised immigration reform? Or is it just a token attempt to win votes in 2012? Published 11:26 a.m. August 7, 2012 - Comments
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Gun control after Aurora: Political opportunism or opportunity for conversation?
The tragic events in Aurora, Colorado should not be dismissed as just "the work of a madman." If nothing else, it’s worth re-opening the conversation surrounding gun-control. Published 3:23 p.m. July 23, 2012 - Comments
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Obama and Romney: Generals in America's class war
As Republicans and Democrats accuse each other of sabotaging American capitalism, no one seems to realize just how bad the problem has gotten. Published 6:12 p.m. July 16, 2012 - Comments
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Supreme Court healthcare decision gives Romney and GOP the advantage
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Obamacare has made one thing clear: Republicans have the advantage going forward. Published 3:00 p.m. July 2, 2012 - Comments
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Grover Norquist losing influence over GOP policy
The short-sightedness of the “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” authored by Grover Norquist is now clear: Republican lawmakers are actually starting to ignore it. Published 6:15 p.m. June 26, 2012 - Comments
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Obamacare: the answer to America’s need for healthcare reform
America desperately needs healthcare reform. That's why the Supreme Court needs to pass Obamacare in its entirety this week. Published 12:01 p.m. June 24, 2012 - Comments
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Senate debate over cyber security bill fails to address privacy concerns
Senate Democrats and Republicans have different ideas about how far the government should go to protect infrastructural networks. They are missing the most important point. Published 6:40 p.m. June 20, 2012 - Comments
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Obama’s energy policy a clear target for Republicans and industry leaders
Four-dollar gas couldn’t come at a worse time for Obama. Sustainable energy is in the long-term interest of America, but pain at the pump stands in the way of progress. Published 3:47 p.m. April 29, 2012 - Comments
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ALEC's pathetic response to criticism over Stand Your Ground
Several weeks after the death of Trayvon Martin, the American Legislative Exchange Council tries to back away quietly from Stand Your Ground – and fails to take responsibility for their role in a national tragedy. Published 2:28 p.m. April 24, 2012 - Comments
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The once formidable Tea Party is fading fast
The Tea Party held their fourth annual “Tax Day” event in Orlando on Sunday. It was a less-than-inspiring experience as the movement becomes a victim of its own rhetoric. Published 6:59 p.m. April 17, 2012 - Comments
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Mike is a young political writer interested in analyzing the complexities of American politics and society. His work has appeared on the Huffington Post, Digital Journal, and on his blog. He’s recently reported on the ‘Occupy’ movement, the Republican ...
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Arias jury deadlocked: Ghouls live another day
It is drama. But showing up as if your own life depended on it, that's sick
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IRS, Lois Lerner, Fox News: But where's the sex scandal?
Stonewalling has finally come home to roost as “Yes we can!”
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Snooping on AP stirs blind, deaf and dumb reporters
Protect us. Inform us. But you, the media, were blind, deaf and dumb.
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Preakness this Saturday: Will Orb be the next 'tremendous machine?'
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Arias jury deadlocked: Ghouls live another day
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Mike is a young political writer interested in analyzing the complexities of American politics and society. His work has appeared on the Huffington Post, Digital Journal, and on his blog. He’s recently reported on the ‘Occupy’ movement, the Republican presidential primaries, and state politics in Florida.
He earned his Master of Arts in Comparative Political Science from the University of Western Ontario in October 2010, and will begin a Masters in Journalism at Carleton University in September 2012. He is currently based in Orlando, Florida.
