Extreme Testing Could Be the Future Of Education

Test taking may become much more exciting, thanks to educators experimenting with the "gamification" of traditional testing methods.

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Gun Control Facts: California is the Most Anti-Gun, Arizona the Most Pro-Gun

Jordan Wolf in Politics 4 months ago

Idaho and Arizona are pretty bad when it comes to gun control, and Texas is pretty good.

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'This is 40' Movie Review: Not Quite 'Knocked Up,' But Pretty Funny

Jordan Wolf in Culture 5 months ago

Apatow's recent movie, "This is 40" is not, in my mind, as funny as it's predecessor but I think it is a step forward for Apatow, and a fantastic film in it's own right.

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Mitt Romney's Inauguration Speech

Jordan Wolf in Politics 5 months ago

This is how a Republican President Mitt Romney's inauguration speech would have read.

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Adam Lanza Shooting Proves How Little We Understand About Mass Killing

Jordan Wolf in Politics 5 months ago

How to understand the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

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Powerball Lottery Winners: The Killer Reason You Should Not Have Bought That Powerball Ticket

Jordan Wolf in Business 6 months ago

With the Powerball jackpot at $550 million, it's important to recognize that lotteries are a tax on the poor and take advantage of our psychology. Explicit taxes would be more fair.

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Presidential Polls 2012: Why Karl Rove Could Be Right, and Nate Silver Wrong

Jordan Wolf in Politics 7 months ago

Who is right and who is wrong? Presidential polls are critical to us understanding who is trending in what direction.

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Obama Ahead in the Polls and Electoral College, After Hurricane Sandy Game Changer

Jordan Wolf in Politics 7 months ago

Obama gave up a commanding polling lead to Romney during the presidential debates, but the Obama/Sandy ticket will win over Romney/Ryan.

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Romney RNC Speech Text: The Key Thing Mitt Will Not Say

Jordan Wolf in Politics 9 months ago

Mitt Romney is going to get a bump from the Republican convention, and he could convince me that he's a good candidate if he did a few things.

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In Obama and Romney Job Creation Policies, There is No Right Answer

Jordan Wolf in Business 9 months ago

Who can really do more for the economy? We will never know.

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Texas Election Results: Ted Cruz Crushes David Dewhurst in GOP Senate Runoff

Jordan Wolf in Politics 10 months ago

The establishment can't save David Dewhurst from the enthusiasm that has grown for Ted Cruz.

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Batman Shooter James Holmes: This Massacre Should Never Have Happened, and Here is Why

Jordan Wolf in Politics 10 months ago

If states followed the proper procedure required to bar mental health patients from owning guns, incidents like this would never happen.

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Batman Shooter James Holmes Debate: Gun Control Laws Do Not Stop Psychos

Jordan Wolf in Politics 10 months ago

A recent shooting in Canada shows that deranged individuals may not be stopped by traditional gun control laws.

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Dark Knight Rises Spoiler: Batman Is Just Like All of Us

Jordan Wolf in Culture 11 months ago

With no superpowers other than the ability to face his fears, Batman reminds us that there is a superhero in all of us.

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SCOTUS Makes a Smart Health Care Decision, But Not the Right One

Jordan Wolf in Politics 11 months ago

The Supreme Court was smart to rule the way they did; but unfortunately, the reverse ruling is probably more justified.

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President Obama Big Government Regulation Has Helped the US Economy

Jordan Wolf in Business 11 months ago

The charge that Obama has over-regulated the economy is an oversimplification. The record is much more complex than that.

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Prometheus Offers a Passionate Look at Human Identity

Jordan Wolf in Culture 12 months ago

Prometheus offers a look into many fascinating aspects of the human condition.

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Ron Paul Can Save the Libertarian Movement in the Texas Primary

Jordan Wolf in Politics 12 months ago

Ron Paul can turn around his stagnant campaign in the greatest state in the union: Texas.

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Does Facebook Make You More Lonely? The Science Behind Online Conversation

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 1 year ago

Facebook doesn't necessarily make us lonely, but it does threaten our ability to be authentic in our relationships with others.

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Ron Paul Won Iowa and Minnesota, In Fact [+ Video]

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Ron Paul, through sheer perseverance, has guaranteed himself at least half of the delegates from Iowa and Minnesota.

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Is Gmail Down? 3 Ways to Survive the Google Mail Outage

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 1 year ago

Gmail's outage is frustrating, but I won't be that angry at Google unless it lasts much longer.

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JOBS Act Makes Crowdfunding Accessible for Millennials

Jordan Wolf in Business 1 year ago

The JOBS Act makes crowdfunding easier for those who wouldn't ordinarily be investors in private companies.

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The Politicians Behind The Law That Could Allow George Zimmerman To Get Away With Killing Trayvon Martin

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

The Florida legislature made a massive mistake by passing their "Stand Your Ground" law, and some people at the time knew it.

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Trayvon Martin Shooting Shows Why Vigilante Justice is Dangerous

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

A look at Florida's homicides stats reveals that the state's "Stand Your Ground" law has resulted in a rise in vigilante killings by private citizens.

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Romney in Obama Country: Illinois Exit Poll Results You Should Know

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Here are four big things to know from the Illinois exit poll data.

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Illinois Primary Delegate Count

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Illinois has a weird system for allocating delegates and the vote you see in the news isn't the relevant one.

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Spotlight on PolicyMic Pundit Sam Todd

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 1 year ago

Sam Todd talks how faith and tennis have shaped his politics.

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Bernie Madoff Shocking Reflections on Corruption From Prison

Jordan Wolf in Business 1 year ago

Bernie Madoff and Greg Smith both show us the corrupting power of institutions.

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Millennials Don't Care About the Environment or Even Other People

Jordan Wolf in Millennials 1 year ago

Millennials are much less interested in a variety of civic problems, including environmental damage.

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8 States You Should Avoid at All Costs

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Wyoming, Virginia, Maine, both Dakotas, Georgia, Michigan, and South Carolina all received failing grades from a new study on corruption in state government.

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Ron Paul Will Not Win the Nomination, but Mitt Romney Might Not Either

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Ron Paul has almost no chance of winning the nomination, but Romney hasn't locked it up either.

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iPad 3 Predictions: Which Tech Blogs Guessed Right?

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 1 year ago

Which big tech blogs best predicted the iPad 3's new features, announced today by Tim Cook?

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LIVE iPad 3 Unveiling in San Francisco Stream

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 1 year ago

The iPad 3 will be unveiled today in San Francisco. See what upgrades Apple picked to keep it's tablet ahead of competitors like the Kindle Fire.

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5 Exit Poll Highlights From Super Tuesday

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Ron Paul improved, Romney got a Michigan boost, and Santorum is still losing Catholics.

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Sarah Palin For President? Former Alaska Governor Considers 2016 Run

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Sarah Palin is already thinking about 2016.

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Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich Win Their Home States of Massachusetts and Georgia

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich did well in their home states.

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Mitt Romney Wins Ohio, Says Intrade

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Mitt Romney's Super Tuesday victories were no surprise to the Intrade market.

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In Idaho Caucus, Ron Paul is Brad Pitt

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Ron Paul is using a "Moneyball" strategy in going after delegates, while everyone else is focused on votes.

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Live: Virginia Primary Results, Mitt Romney Wins

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Only two names will appear on the ballot in Virginia in next week's Super Tuesday primary: Ron Paul and Mitt Romney.

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How Mitt Romney Won Michigan: 5 Important Michigan Primary Exit Poll Stats

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Here are five results you should be aware of from Michigan.

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After Michigan Primary, What Should Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and the Other GOP Candidates Do Next?

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Mitt Romney needs to keep up the pressure on the other candidates after a fragile but hard fought win in Michigan.

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Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney Go at Each Other For Robocalling in Michigan

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Rick Santorum looks real bad for robocalling Democrats to get their support in Michigan.

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Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney Get Desperate in Michigan Primary

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Santorum and Romney are going all out in Michigan.

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Rich People Candy Study is Flawed, Occupy Protesters Not Necessarily More Ethical Than the 1%

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

A recent study showing that poor people behave more ethically than rich people has several important flaws.

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War With Iran Unnecessary, the Iranian People Don't Want a Nuclear Bomb

Jordan Wolf in World 1 year ago

The U.S. should allow Iran to maintain a nuclear power industry, but not a nuclear weapon.

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Santorum, Romney, and Gingrich Clash Over Earmarks at Arizona CNN GOP Debate [Video Highlight]

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney got after each other on earmarks.

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Newt Gingrich Lost the Arizona Republican Debate

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Newt Gingrich was largely successful in staying calm, but only because he was mostly irrelevant.

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Newt Gingrich Energy Plan Shows He Doesn't Understand the 2012 Presidential Race

Jordan Wolf in Science 1 year ago

Newt's energy proposal shows how mistaken his energy strategy is.

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Millennials Look for SNL and Comedy Central-Style Humor in Their President, and Neither Mitt Romney Nor Barack Obama Has It

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Humor plays a huge role in determining how millennials vote for their president, and 2012 will be no exception.

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Unlike with SOPA and PIPA, Americans Will Not Protest Against Drones As an Invasion of Privacy

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 1 year ago

The use of drones will not cause a consciousness shift about the privacy protections in this country. Drones are not that unsettling, and they only impact a small number of people.

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Why Do Elite Harvard, Princeton, and Ivy League College Students Still Go Into Finance?

Jordan Wolf in Business 1 year ago

In 2011, 35% of the Princeton senior class went into finance, showing that finance is still a boom industry that flourishes in our increasingly narcissistic culture.

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Mitt Romney Should Stoke Newt Gingrich's Ego to Win Michigan Over Rick Santorum

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Mitt Romney will win Michigan and secure the Republican nomination if he can keep Newt Gingrich in the race.

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Should Tax Payers Foot Barack Obama's Reelection Fundraising Bills?

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Is it fair for President Obama to take advantage of his office to fund his reelection campaign and should taxpayers have to pay for his trips?

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The Paul Babeu Scandal Should Not Be Brought Up Against Mitt Romney at the Arizona GOP Debate

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

No one should bring up the Paul Babeu scandal against the Romney campaign.

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'Rombo' Ad Is a Smart Way For Rick Santorum to Retaliate Against Mitt Romney in Michigan

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

The "Rombo" ad aims to take advantage of social media to go around the money barriers in this primary race. It's strategic gold.

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How Could Fox News Win the War Against Media Matters?

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 1 year ago

Media Matters' campaign against Fox is coming to a conclusion with the publication of David Brock's new book, "The Fox Effect." How can Fox fight back?

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Don't Believe the Budget Bashing, Barack Obama's Capital Gains Tax Won't Harm the Economy

Jordan Wolf in Business 1 year ago

Obama's proposed capital gains tax increase would raise revenue without damaging investment too much. However, it's wrongly motivated by a desire for progressivity.

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Introducing the Rebel Leader: And Interview With PolicyMic's Jesse Merkel, a Passionate Mitt Romney Fan

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

The following is an interview given by PolicyMic Editor Jordan Wolf to Pundit Jesse Merkel, the current "Rebel Leader" on the site.

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Would Grammy Winner Adele Be a Ron Paul Supporter?

Jordan Wolf in Culture 1 year ago

In the past few years, Adele has benefited enormously from her music. However, Adele has complained about how much of her income goes to the government.

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Andrew Breitbart Blows Up at OWS Protesters at CPAC

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

The best response to partisan anger is to do nothing at all: to just forget about it.

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This Week at PolicyMic: Rita Solomon on The Week, New Story Queue, & Your Feedback

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 1 year ago

Every Friday, the PolicyMic team highlights three cool things that happened on PolicyMic that week and outlines a few major questions that we need your help answering.

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The Soundtrack to Barack Obama's 2012 Reelection Campaign

Jordan Wolf in Culture 1 year ago

Obama's election soundtrack is more about standing strong in the face of adversity than hope and change.

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Why Does California's Proposition 8 Ruling Matter? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that in California, denying marriage to homosexuals served no compelling government interest and only served to lessen the human dignity of homosexuals.

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Mitt Romney Will Win Nevada Caucuses, Another Devastating Blow to Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Mitt Romney has it locked up. Newt Gingrich has no chance in Nevada.

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After Loss in Florida Primary, Newt Gingrich Should Stop Whining

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Newt's complaining might have been justified, but he has only himself to blame for failing to raise money while he was the frontrunner.

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A Reader's Guide to the Patrick Witt Rhodes Scholarship Scandal

Jordan Wolf in Millennials 1 year ago

Reports claims that Patrick Witt withdrew his Rhodes Scholarship application as a result of an accusation of sexual harassment. Get informed about the details.

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VIDEO Florida CNN GOP Debate Highlights

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Lots of big issues surfaced in the Jacksonville debate, including immigration, Fannie and Freddie, and even the moon and grandmothers.

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5 Low Points in Obama's 2012 State of the Union

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

I like Barack Obama, but his SOTU had some uninspiring moments, like when he wanted to centralize job searches into a single website.

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Who Won the Republican Debate? Mitt Romney Was Clearly the Best and Newt Gingrich Lost

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Romney attacking Gingrich's lobbying work and time at Freddie Mac won him the night.

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Rand Paul and Ron Paul Overreact to TSA Pat-Downs

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

The TSA isn't harassing people out in the streets – you only encounter their coercive government power when you go to the airport.

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The State of Young America: Millennials Need More Expensive Education to Succeed

Jordan Wolf in Millennials 1 year ago

Broadly, young people are getting more educated, which is good because they really need to, but hard because of unemployment and the rising costs of college.

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What To Do During the New Hampshire Debate? Rick Perry Would Go Shooting

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

When asked what he'd be doing on a typical Saturday night, Rick Perry said he would be practicing his shot at a gun range. I'm embarrassed he's from my home state of Texas.

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Mitt Romney Needs to Keep His Cool Ahead of New Hampshire Primaries

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Rommey shouldn't get flustered when other candidates gun for him in debates this weekend.

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In New Hampshire, Rick Santorum Wrongly Jeered by Millennial Voters

Jordan Wolf in Politics 1 year ago

Young people shouldn't spend time yelling at Santorum, but should rather work to support candidates who they want to see win.

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Obama's $40 Payroll Tax Cut Speech: Smart, But Lacking

Jordan Wolf in Business 1 year ago

The president's speech papered over fundamental issues and propagandized the hardships of ordinary Americans.

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The Case for Government

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Yes it's big and bureaucratic, but the government is a net positive and the free market can't solve everything.

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Romney's Chances in 2012? Why Governors Make Bad Presidents

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

With the exception of Barack Obama, our recent presidents have lacked legislative experience. This is the result of our partisan climate, and it's impacting the quality of our leaders.

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Sarah Palin Was Right Not to Run for President

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Sarah Palin made the right decision to stay out of the GOP race.

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Perry, Black Panthers, and Christie: Time for New Leadership

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Neither GOP leaders nor Obama will inspire us until they stop seeking to do the least harm, and start striving to do the most good.

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3 Things That Surprise Me About Rick Perry's Hunting Camp

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Three things that might surprise you about the Perry hunting ranch "scandal" around his camp called "N***erhead."

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Awlaki, That Guy Who Got Killed in Yemen

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Unlike Osama bin Laden and Troy Davis, America killed Anwar al-Awlaki's death without adequate public consideration and debate.

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Cut Military Spending to Increase Safety

Jordan Wolf in World 2 years ago

Cutting military spending will help America out of the current fiscal situation while increasing security.

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Don't Believe the Hurricane Hype

Jordan Wolf in Science 2 years ago

Natural disasters like Hurricane Irene get sensationalized in the media, but more mundane types of weather like extreme temperatures are actually more dangerous.

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Keep It Local

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Schools that are controlled locally have more incentive to be effective and efficient.

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The U.S. Should Engage Poor Nations to Aid in Sanctions

Jordan Wolf in World 2 years ago

Rising developing countries will hold powerful influence when the U.S. seeks to impose sanctions on outlaw regimes.

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My Dream Debt Committee

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Secretly and randomly selecting legislators to be on the new debt committee is the best way to create a group that actually makes funding cuts with the country's best interest in mind.

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What's Best About the Debt Deal?

Jordan Wolf in Business 2 years ago

The new agreement will force both sides to compromise and make cuts.

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@Debt Ceiling: Get What You Want By Doing the Opposite

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Economists know why you should show support for the Boehner plan even if you really want the Reid plan, and vice versa.

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No, I Will Not Tell You How Much Money I Make

Jordan Wolf in Business 2 years ago

California guarantees employees the right to talk about how much they make, but companies should be able to contract for your silence.

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We are Our Best Diplomats

Jordan Wolf in World 2 years ago

Young people are an important diplomatic asset, fueled by the Fulbright Scholarship which represents our country's best interests.

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Texas: The Model State for Job Creation

Jordan Wolf in Business 2 years ago

Texas' low spending and low regulation system may be the key to creating the jobs our nation desperately needs.

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Cut, Cap, and Balance Ain't That Bad

Jordan Wolf in Business 2 years ago

The GOP's balanced budget is not perfect, but its strategies are being met with some undeserved criticism that shifts attention away from the issues at hand.

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Rising Long-term Unemployment = Unskilled Workforce

Jordan Wolf in Business 2 years ago

Long-term unemployment is higher then ever, but reducing that statistic while simultaneously preserving a skilled workforce presents many challenges.

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E-readers Won't Survive an Apocalypse

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 2 years ago

Unlike books, e-readers are not a durable technology for the ages. Civilization risks letting electronic texts slip through the cracks.

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Kagan's Dissent: "All the Law Does is Fund More Speech"

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

The Arizona law does not limit speech; it funds additional voices in politics.

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A Teenage Congressman? It Could Work

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Constitutionally, Federal representatives must be older than 25. But young people could add interesting views to Congress. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate them.

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Restricted Speech is Warranted

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Private universities should be tolerant learning environments, which may mean restricting free speech.

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Congress Takes the Lead on Aid to Pakistan

Jordan Wolf in World 2 years ago

Congress should continue to question how money from the "Pakistan Counterinsurgency Fund" is spent by the president.

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"Hangover 2" Should Have Been Filmed in Cleveland

Jordan Wolf in Business 2 years ago

Government subsidies for film production are sending movie locations overseas, taking away jobs from young Americans and undermining artistic creativity.

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Private Universities: The Real Deal

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Who said you can't afford a Yale education? Private institutions use tuition money more efficiently, and they have a better total value compared to public schools.

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Beyond Social Media and Toward Hacktivism

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 2 years ago

Social media is getting a lot of attention for changing the way democratic struggles play out. But the new frontier for democracy might be hacking with a political purpose: hacktivism.

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In Foreign Policy, Don't Underestimate the Young Guns

Jordan Wolf in World 2 years ago

Leaders of countries most obstructive to U.S. foreign policy are also among the youngest in the world. Younger American leaders would be better suited to counter them.

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Pawlenty Launches His Candidacy: I'll Listen for Now

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

Tim Pawlenty announced his candidacy yesterday with a video. My initial reaction was positive, and now we'll have to see how his campaign develops.

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Fighting Largesse Without Legislators

Jordan Wolf in Science 2 years ago

Kids are getting bigger these days, and many young people are responding to this fact by taking action without engaging legislators.

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The Bin Laden Decade is Over

Jordan Wolf in World 2 years ago

President Obama noted that people who turned 18 in and around 9/11 have borne the brunt of the War on Terror. The affects of this on young people and global politics are just being understood.

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Growing Up With Our Disasters

Jordan Wolf in Science 2 years ago

Major events like the BP oil spill and Japan's nuclear disaster force this generation to gain “political maturity" and help us to shape how we will deal with future crises.

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How Can 20-Somethings Reengage With Politics?

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

New polling data shows that young people continue to be cynical about politics. A big challenge for this demographic will be to reverse this trend and re-engage with politics.

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Filibuster Flaws: Twisting the Rubik's Cube

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

The filibuster is often criticized for being anti-majoritarian. Jordan Wolf explores the possibility that it could also prevent optimal future decision-making.

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Why Cutting Public Broadcasting is About More Than Sesame Street

Jordan Wolf in Media & Tech 2 years ago

Republicans' proposal to cut money for public broadcasting in the latest budget may have the unintended consequence of making NPR's viewers more liberal as they turn to further left alternatives.

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A Naive Interpretation of Obama's State of the Union

Jordan Wolf in Politics 2 years ago

There's so much talk about the State of the Union, but its lesson might be very simple: the U.S. lacks a national purpose and we better get one.

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Don't Exaggerate the Costs of Global Warming

Jordan Wolf in Science 2 years ago

Scientists tell us that global warming exists; we should listen to them because they're experts. But, economists tell us that the costs may not be that high; we should also listen to them too.

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The Paradox of Democracy: Why Everyone Lost the Midterms

Jordan Wolf in Politics 3 years ago

Democracy is not just about allocating power, but also about increasing understanding. The midterm elections accomplished the former without the latter. This is trouble for our country.

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Education Is Not Like Healthcare

Jordan Wolf in Politics 3 years ago

While the state of U.S. healthcare was in crisis before Congressional action earlier this year, the current firestorm over public education in the country may actually be overblown.

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