The Democratic National Committee needs to dump Hillary Clinton and #feelthebern. Democrats must firmly reject the candidate who has not dedicated her career to the party’s progressive values. Bernie Sanders’ campaign reflects a desire for Democrats to leave the past behind and march towards the future. Sanders’ surge in popularity has come as a surprise...
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A private victory for public freedom
Apple, Inc. refused to comply with a federal court order to develop software that would circumvent central security features on the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking encrypted data from a single phone, but the software would make future iPhones vulnerable. This means a private company has upheld the rights...
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What do we talk about when we talk about voting?
What do we do when we vote for a President of the United States? It’s a fair question to ask ourselves when facing a looming apocalypse of political discourse on the national stage. I refer, of course, to what seems to be a possible result of this primary season: Trump vs. Sanders, winner-takes-office, 2016. There...
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So you’re about to graduate. What now?
There’s a running joke at Hillsdale that says graduating seniors have three options: Teach, go to grad school, or do whatever else it is liberal arts majors do. I think the first two options are fantastic. But if you’re like me, you’re probably in the third camp. You want to do something, but you’re not...
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Media franchises: less is more
In 2005 I nearly sold my soul to the “Lego Star Wars” video game. That year over 30 million people fell victim to the seductive combination of Star Wars, building blocks, and electronics. This June, after the release of over 20 similar Lego games, consumers will have the chance to purchase “Lego Star Wars: The...