YouTube Harlem Shake: How The Video Went Viral, Next Pope: Who Will Choose?, and Everything to Read Today

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Our roundup of cool stuff from around the web.

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Presidents' Day 2013: 4 Important Presidential Decisions, And Everything to Read on Monday

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Here's our take on the best articles currently up on PolicyMic.

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Oscars 2013: Argo Favorite to Win Best Picture, Oscar Pistorius Steroids: Did He Use Them?, And Everything To Read Today

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Here are the top 10 news stories of the day.

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State of the Union Address 2013: What Should Obama Say in His Speech to Congress?

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Tuesday night, Obama will give his first State of the Union address of the new term. What should he say? Weigh-in with your own thoughts and help draft PolicyMic's response.

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'Brews With Marco Rubio' Event Coverage by PolicyMic's Mark Kogan

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On Tuesday, PolicyMic's Mark Kogan attends the "Brews With Senator Rubio" event in Washington, D.C. Follow his live Twitter feed and see what one of the top Republicans in DC is saying.

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Endeavor Flyover Pictures: Amazing Photos of Space Shuttle Flight in Los Angeles

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Images of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it landed safely at the Los Angeles airport on Friday, after conducting nearly a five-hour flyover above the city of LA.

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Obama and Romney Respond to Your Questions!

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You asked, you voted, you shared. Now, the candidates respond.

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Jon Stewart 9/11 Video: Must Watch, Still As Important 11 Years Later

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Jon Stewart's monologue from the first Daily Show episode filmed after 9/11 grapples with the role of media at a time of national tragedy. His message rings true today.

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What Would You Ask Obama And Romney?

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Do you wish you had the chance to ask Barack Obama and Mitt Romney one question? Now you do.

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Colorado Obama Voters Outweigh Romney Supporters

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A Colorado voter describes the electoral mood in Colorado and reveals why people are leaning toward Obama.

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Stop and Frisk Law: 10 Photos of the New York City Protests

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On Father's Day Sunday in New York City, thousands of New Yorkers marched down Fifth Avenue in a silent protest against stop and frisk. See the protests in photos.

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North Carolina Amendment 1 Change.org Petition: Q & A with Creator of One Million Strong Campaign

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Q and A with Jenn Halweil, creator of the "1 Million Against Amendment 1" petition to overturn North Carolina's Amendment 1.

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North Carolina Amendment One: 3 State Voters React

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Three North Carolina residents to share their reactions to Amendment One, North Carolina's same-sex marriage ban passed earlier this week.

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LIVE: London Hostage Crisis, Suspect Arrested in Tottenham Court Road Chaos

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A man with six canisters strapped to his back has taken four hostages and threatened to blow himself up on Tottenham Court Road in London.

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Cato Talking Shop Lunch Features PolicyMic, Daily Caller, and Townhall

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On Friday, PolicyMic co-founder Jake Horowitz will be speaking at the Cato Institute, as a part of the organization's monthly "Talking Shop" new media lunch. Follow it live.

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Charles Taylor Trial: Everything You Need to Know About War-Torn Liberia [+Video]

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On the day of Charles Taylor's conviction, VICE investigates the toll that 14 years of civil war took on Liberia's people.

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Jimmy Fallon and Obama Jam Session Tackles Student Debt Crisis [+Video]

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Weigh-in: Beyond keeping rates low for students now, what are the pro’s and con’s of the proposed solutions to the higher education crisis?

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What Race Is George Zimmerman?

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Zimmerman has a Peruvian mother and a white father, making him hispanic, not white.

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LIVE: Experts Explain Lack of Indian Ocean Tsunami Following Indonesia Earthquake

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A massive earthquake 8.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Indonesia earlier today.

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PolicyMic Is Looking For A Community Editor

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Are you the next addition to the PolicyMic team?

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Military Should Not Ban Ron Paul Supporters, Google Glasses Mean We'll Never Unplug, and the 5 Most Popular PolicyMic Stories This Week

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This week's stories ranged from Google Goggles to the new Kony 2012 Part II video. Here are the top five stories people were reading, sharing, Tweeting, Facebooking, and commenting on this week.

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Ron Paul Considers Running as Independent, No War on Women in the U.S., and the Best PolicyMic Stories of the Week

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This week's stories ranged from Obamacare to Trayvon Martin and the war on women. Here are the PolicyMic stories people were reading, sharing, Tweeting, Facebooking, and commenting on this week.

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Journalism Jobs: PolicyMic Is Looking For An Editor

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PolicyMic.com is seeking an editor to join our New York City-based team.

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'Million Hoodie' March For Trayvon Martin In Union Square, Emotions Run High (in photos)

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Trayvon Martin's death inspired a "Million Hoodie March" in NYC, taking place on UN International Day For the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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Ron Paul Says President Barack Obama Has Destroyed Civil Liberties

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In an op-ed, Rep. Ron Paul says the Obama administration has violated due process by authorizing the CIA to kill Americans abroad if they're deemed a threat. Do you agree?

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Trayvon Martin Killing: Racially-Motivated Murder or Act of Self-Defense?

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The killing of 17-year-old African-American Trayvon Martin has touched off a fierce debate over racial profiling, vigilante violence, and equal treatment under the law.

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The 5 Most Popular PolicyMic Stories This Week

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This week's stories ranged from the return of Occupy Wall Street to the controversy over red meat. Here are the top five stories people were reading, sharing, and commenting on this week.

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Will Goldman Sachs Scandal Cause Millennials to Abandon Wall Street?

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How will former Goldman Sachs executive director Greg Smith's op-ed impact Wall Street banks' ability to recruit college seniors?

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Barack Obama Documentary 'Road We Traveled' – Opinion And Full Video

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Watch the entire video here. Who was the Obama documentary targeted towards? Is it accurate?

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Is America the Greatest Force for Good in the World?

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Brookings senior fellow Robert Kagan argues that American power is key to maintaining world peace and economic stability. Is he right?

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Rod Blagojevich Goes to Prison, Chicago Reacts

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said farewell to Illinois residents in a prime-time television address Wednesday evening, one day before he heads to prison to serve his 14-year sentence.

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LIVE: Greg Smith Op-Ed Against Goldman Sachs Backlash Begins

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Goldman Sachs CEO Loyd Blankfein responds to the NYT editorial.

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Goldman Exec Crushes GS Culture in New York Times

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Greg Smith, the head of Goldman Sachs' equity derivatives business in the U.S., published a crushing expose of Goldman's culture in a letter to the New York Times.

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LIVE: Alabama and Mississippi Republican Primary Results, Can Mitt Romney Win the South?

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Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum now turn their attention to the Alabama and Mississippi primaries on Tuesday. Gingrich looks to remain alive.

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The 10 Most Popular PolicyMic Stories This Week

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

From Kony 2012 to International Women's Day, with some SXSW and Rush Limbaugh in between, here are the stories people were reading, sharing, Tweeting, and commenting on this week.

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LIVE: Solar Flare And Solar Storm Update

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Live updates on this morning's solar storm.

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iPad 3 Pictures Unveiled

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We've all been waiting. iPad 3 pictures unveiled.

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Live Stream Obama Press Conference

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

President Obama holds his first news conference in more than three months this afternoon, in a electoral move to draw attention away from the GOP Super Tuesday race.

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The 5 Most Popular PolicyMic Stories This Week

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Time to get caught up on the stories people were reading, sharing, Tweeting, Facebooking, and commenting on this week.

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Live: Super Tuesday Primary Full Results

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

The race for the Republican nomination turns to Super Tuesday, when ten different states will hold primaries or caucuses.

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Mustafa Barghouti Q&A: Can Nonviolence Solve the Israel-Palestine Conflict?

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Ask your best question for Dr. Mustafa Barghouti about non-violence and Israel-Palestine.

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The 10 Most Popular Stories This Week

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Get caught up on the stories people were reading, sharing, Tweeting, Facebooking, and commenting on this week at PolicyMic.

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CNN Moderator John King Gets Booed Over Birth Control at Republican Debate, Should He Have Asked the Question?

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A question about contraception control caused a heated dust-up during Wednesday's Republican presidential debate. Should King have asked the candidates about birth control?

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Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation Launch: How Can We Deal With High School Bullying?

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Win the opportunity to cover Lady Gaga's Born This Way launch for PolicyMic. Debate: Why is high-school bullying a problem? What are some ways we can deal with it?

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Tyler Clementi Case Sparks Fierce Debate Over Hate Crimes

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Ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi has been charged with a hate crime for using a webcam to spy on his roommate Tyler Clementi, who later committed suicide.

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Top Infographics of the Day: Are Government Unions Too Big?

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The Goldwater Institute details the the costs of government unions. What do you think?

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Infographics 2: How Does Harvard Spend its $3.8 Billion in Revenue?

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Here's a look at exactly where the university received its money and how it was spend in 2011.

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5 High School Girls Who Are Changing the World

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From working for food security in Africa to fighting teenage substance abuse, these five teenage girls are empowering their communities.

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Live Stream Video: Final Florida GOP Debate on CNN in Jacksonville

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The four remaining candidates square up in what is expected to be a hot debate on Thursday night, 8pm on CNN.com.

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Where And When to Watch the Thursday Night CNN Republican Debate

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Where and when to watch the Thursday night CNN Florida GOP debate.

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Live Stream Video: President Obama 2012 State of the Union Address

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President Obama gears up for his third State of the Union address at 9pm EST tonight.

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Do Romney Tax Returns Reveal Problems in America's Tax Code?

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Mitt Romney only paid 13.9 percent in taxes in 2010. Does this highlight a problem with America's tax code?

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Live Stream Video: GOP Tampa Debate, Mitt Romney Gets Aggressive with Newt Gingrich in Florida

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Gingrich, Romney, Santorum, and Paul set for showdown in Florida tonight.

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Best "Shit People Say" Videos

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Here's my list of the best "Shit People Say" videos. Add your favorites.

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Who is Winning the South Carolina Primary? Newt Gingrich or Mitt Romney?

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Live updates from our correspondents on the ground in South Carolina throughout the day.

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Nicholas Kristof Q&A: Human Rights, Female Oppression, and Global Health

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Ask your best question for Nicholas Kristof about human rights, global health, and female oppression.

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SOPA Debated: What Role Should the Government Play in Regulating Online Piracy?

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[VIDEO] Should the government play a role in regulating the Internet? Are SOPA and PIPA the right ways to combat online piracy?

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What's Your Favorite Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote?

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On MLK Day, share your favorite Martin Luther King, Jr. quote.

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Mic Check: Time for a Silicon Valley Prez, Do We Really Want Immortality?, Would You Vote for Colbert?

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Today's newsletter. Leave us your thoughts.

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Debate: Should the U.S. Go to War With Iran?

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[Podcast] Has the Obama administration's policy in Iran been a success? Should the U.S. keep all options on the table to contain a nuclear Iran?

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With Citizens United Ruling, Have Super PACs Run Amuck in 2012?

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Does the lack of transparency in campaigning change the way you're thinking about donating in this election cycle?

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Ken Starr: “Can I vote for a Mormon?”

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In an Op-Ed published yesterday, Ken Starr asked, “Can I vote for a Mormon?” Starr argued yes, the tradition of American constitutional democracy welcomes religious tolerance.

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[LIVE] Who is Winning the GOP Debate in New Hampshire?

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Tune in to this weekend's GOP debates and share your reactions live. Tell us who you believe won each debate and why.

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Poll: Majority of Americans Support the Death Penalty

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62% favor the death penalty for people convicted of murder, while 31% are opposed. Do you support it or oppose it?

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Do Millennials Support Socialism Over Capitalism?

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A new study finds that young people are the only age group whose support for socialism outweighs that of capitalism. What explains this trend?

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PolicyMic Paid Editorial Internship

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We're looking for an amazing editorial intern to join our team!

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Predict Which GOPer Will Win Iowa and Beyond

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A range of candidates are being touted as the likely winners of Iowa and future primaries, yet there is no clear favorite. Join the punditry: Who do you think will win the January primaries?

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Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, or Rick Santorum? What Factors Should You Use to Decide Your Vote in 2012?

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Name the top three factors that you will use to select your candidate in the 2012 election.

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Glenn Greenwald: 2012 Election? Or American Idol Reality TV Soap Opera?

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

Is the race for the 2012 GOP nomination more like a reality TV show pageant than a presidential election?

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On the Third Annual Universe Day, What's Your New Year's Resolution?

Editorial Board in World 1 year ago

Today, people around the world will be designing their own events to solve our planet's problems with a new universe evolutionary worldview.

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Will Ron Paul's Racist Newsletters Hurt His Chances in Iowa?

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

Should Iowan voters factor the newsletter controversy into their decision about whether to select Ron Paul as the GOP nominee in the Iowa caucuses?

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Has U.S. Foreign Policy Shifted Too Far to the Right?

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Veteran journalist Jeremy Scahill argues that regardless of whether President Obama or a GOP president is at the helm, U.S. foreign policy has taken a turn for the worse. Do you agree?

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Is the United States Still a Global Superpower?

Editorial Board in World 1 year ago

Has America's reign as world leader come to an end? Are we in the midst of a "new world disorder" with America on the decline?

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Gallup Poll: Obama and Hillary Clinton Are Most Admired Man and Woman in the World

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama have been named the Most Admired Man and Woman in the world, according to Gallup. Who would you choose?

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Should the White House Allow Yemen's President Saleh to Be Treated in the U.S.?

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President Obama is mulling over whether to allow the embattled Yemeni leader to receive medical treatment in New York City. What should he decide?

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'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' Star Daniel Craig: Politicans Are All 'Sh**heads'

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Actor Daniel Craig recently saidl that politicians "stab you in the f**king back." Do you share his feelings about our elected officials?

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Are You Better Off Today Than You Were Four Years Ago?

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President Obama will try to get re-elected despite the highest unemployment rate for any president seeking a second term in 76 years. Can he succeed?

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Happy Holidays Google Doodle

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Happy Holidays Google Doodle is now live! Google's famous search bar is kicking off the Christmas weekend with a Doodle playing the song Jingle Bells.

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Should Congress Pass a Payroll Tax Extension?

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John Boehner said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he wants a one-year extension of the payroll tax. Should this be a priority before the holiday recess?

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Do Voter ID Laws Discriminate Against Minority Voters?

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

Attorney General Eric Holder advocated for significant changes in the voting process to protect minority voters from discrimination and exclusion. Do you agree with his proposed changes?

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Is Arizona's SB 1070 Immigration Law Illegal?

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

OpenMic: The Supreme Court has agreed to rule on Arizona's tough immigration law. Is SB 1070 legal under the constitution?

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Who Will Win Iowa?

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

Weigh in: The first Republican primary contest of the 2012 elections, the Iowa caucuses, is less than a month away. Who has the best chance of winning the Iowa caucuses?

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[LIVE] What's Your Idea For How to Fix Washington?

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

PolicyMic is broadcasting live from Capitol Hill for the kick-off of No Labels' congressional reform proposals. We're interviewing members of Congress. What questions would you like us to ask?

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December 12th Happy Hour Challenge

Editorial Board in Media & Tech 1 year ago

Everyday leading up to the big event, we'll be holding a fill-in-the-blank challenge. The top 3 members with the most Mics on Monday will get free drinks at the Happy Hour, courtesy of our editor, Chris Miles.

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Apply to Be PolicyMic’s Campus Rep

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PolicyMic’s Campus Rep program is designed to allow you to bring PolicyMic to your campus. Are you ready for the challenge?

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What Will Happen With Syria and Bashar al-Assad?

Editorial Board in World 1 year ago

Syria's Assad contends that he doesn't believe that a brutal crackdown has occurred in his country. What do you think will happen to Assad and Syria moving forward?

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Open Mic: Do You Support Huntsman's Plan To Create Jobs?

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

In this Open Mic, we look at Jon Huntsman's plan to create jobs. What proposals do you agree with? Which proposals do you disagree with?

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Herman Cain Suspends Campaign: What Does It Mean For GOP in 2012?

Editorial Board in Politics 1 year ago

Join the debate: Where will Cain's supporters now turn?

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Will New Unemployment Numbers Help Obama?

Editorial Board in Business 1 year ago

How do you think the new jobs report will impact President Barack Obama’s chances for reelection?

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Is President Obama Pandering to Special Interests?

Editorial Board in Science 1 year ago

A new study finds Obama has weakened regulation in favor of lobbyists even more than the Bush administration. Is this pragmatism or pandering?

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Are the Victoria's Secret Angels Too Thin?

Editorial Board in Science 1 year ago

Weigh In: Reports say that VS model Adriana Lima put herself through a strict all-liquid diet for over a week to prepare for last night's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Should consumers boycott brands that encourage unhealthy body types?

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OpenMic: Did Hank Paulson Give Hedge Funds Advance Notice?

Editorial Board in Business 1 year ago

A recent Bloomberg story reports that Henry Paulson, who served as Secretary of the Treasury under President George W. Bush, gave hedge funds advance word that the government was getting ready to bailout Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2008.

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What Political Event Are You Most Thankful For in 2011?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Open Mic: In honor of Thanksgiving, what political event are you most thankful for this past year? Weigh in.

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Open Mic: CNN National Security Debate Recap

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Weigh in: Which candidate do you trust to be the commander in chief? Which candidate showed the best grasp of our issues and the solutions needed? Which candidate had the worst performance?

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Open Mic: Do You Support The Automatic Cuts?

Editorial Board in Business 2 years ago

Weigh in: Should Congress let the automatic cuts go into effect? Are these cuts fair? What impact will they have on the long-term deficit, the economy, and jobs?

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Open Mic: Police Pepper Spray U.C. Davis Student Protesters

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Weigh in: Friday afternoon, police attacked seated students with pepper spray at the University of California, Davis Occupy protests. Following a week of widespread arrests and police crackdowns across the U.S., what do you think will happen to Occupy Wall Street?

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What Have We Learned From the Penn State Scandal?

Editorial Board in Culture 2 years ago

Debate: As the Penn State scandal continues to unfold, what lessons have we learned?

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Should Police Clear Occupy Parks?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

WEIGH-IN: At 1am last night, Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered police officers to forcibly remove protesters from Zuccotti Park. Was this the right decision?

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Commander in Chief Debate: Pakistan, Iran, and Torture

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

WEIGH-IN: In the first foreign policy debate, the GOP candidates address complex questions on U.S. policy towards the Iran, Pakistan, the Arab Spring, China, and Afghanistan.

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Is Perry's Presidential Campaign Over?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Rick Perry's debate blunder, "Commerce, Education and the uh ... the third agency of government I would do away with ... Education, the, uh, Commerce, and ... I can't. The third one, I can't. Sorry."

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If You Don't Vote, Can You Criticize?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Weigh In: If you don’t go out and vote, can you criticize government?

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Do Herman Cain's Sex Allegations Matter?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Weigh in: Should Herman Cain's sexual harassment allegations be a major issue in the GOP primaries?

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How Can Obama Woo Young People in 2012?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

What do you think: What should Obama be doing to motivate millennials to join his 2012 campaign?

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What Is the Dream GOP Presidential/ Vice Presidential Ticket?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Weigh in: What is the GOP's "dream ticket" to defeat Obama in 2012?

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How Can Youth Be Part of Global Development?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

You decide: How can young people help best be a par to of global development programs?

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What Should Be Done to Moderate Population Growth?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

The world population in 2025 is projected to reach eight billion. What should be done about projected population growth, if anything?

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Should Development Strategies Prioritize Women?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Debate: Should development strategies single out women for help, or focus on the wider society?

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Perry’s 20% Flat Tax: What Do You Think?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Perry announced his “Cut, Balance, and Grow” tax plan, one which he says will be a simple tax plan which will save hundreds of billions of dollars. What are your thoughts on it?

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What's Happened to Hoya Basketball?

Editorial Board in Culture 2 years ago

Weigh In: Since a 2007 Final Four appearance, Georgetown has been in a slump. How should the team turn themselves around and should this be a school priority?

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Were Rebels Justified in Brutally Handling Gaddafi?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Share your reactions: What do you think of the treatment Gaddafi endured in the final moments of his life while in the hands of rebels?

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The Challenges of Leading A Development Program

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

The young humanitarians behind the development group Orange Impact discuss the critical issues facing their programs.

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Will Marco Rubio Be America's Next Vice President?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

In light of the recent scandal, will the Florida senator be the GOP's choice for vice president?

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Should the U.S. Strike Syria Next?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Share your thoughts: Should the U.S. military help other rebel groups in the Middle East topple authoritarian regimes?

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Perry v. Romney Showdown

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Who won last night's GOP debate? Weigh in on the candidates, their performance, and their platforms.

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Does "The Biggest Loser" Fail At Fighting Obesity?

Editorial Board in Science 2 years ago

Weigh in: Does the hit weight loss show promote the right approach to combat America's obesity problem?

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On World Food Day, Debating Whole Foods vs. Wal-Mart

Editorial Board in Science 2 years ago

Does Whole Foods or Wal-Mart play a more positive role in promoting sustainability and bringing healthy food to under-served and underprivileged areas?

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This Day in History: MLK Wins the Nobel Prize

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Today's debate: Does the Nobel Peace Prize hold any significance today? Has it become more or less important since MLK won the prize in 1964?

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Advice for Working in Your Dream Non-Profit Job

Editorial Board in Business 2 years ago

What advice can you give young people who are balancing the oft-times competing values of financial success and making a difference? The Common Good's Game Changers weigh in.

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Ground Game: What Young Republicans Are Doing To Mobilize For 2012

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Young Republican groups across the country share their thoughts on state elections and beating Obama in 2012.

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Who Won the Dartmouth GOP Debate?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Share your thoughts on who won last night's GOP debate at Dartmouth College.

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Why Hasn't the Syrian Revolution Succeeded?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Tell us: Why has the Syrian revolution been unsuccessful in overthrowing the current government?

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How Can America Improve Its Image in the Middle East?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Weigh in: What is the biggest thing the U.S. could do to improve its image in the Middle East?

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How Much Presence Should the Military Have in Iraq?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Weigh in: U.S. military officials have said a major combat force is no longer needed in Iraq, despite recent violence. How big of a future presence should America's forces have in the country?

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Debating Occupy Wall Street

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

List the reasons you are drawn to the Occupy Wall Street movement. What policy solutions do you hope to achieve?

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Will NGOs and Think-Tanks Bring Democracy to the Arab World?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

You decide: What role will civil society and think-tanks play in the democratization of the Middle East?

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Is Self-Segregation a Problem On Campus?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Join the debate: Do racially-based student groups and ethnic theme houses promote self-segregation on college campuses?

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Income Inequality at America's Elite Colleges

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Join the debate: Do elite colleges like Harvard need to make their campuses more economically diverse by including more middle class and poor students?

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Rewriting the Egyptian Revolution

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

You weigh in: What has been left out of mainstream media accounts of the Egyptian revolution?

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Are Finals Clubs Good for Harvard?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

YOU DECIDE: There has been backlash against Harvard's exclusive finals clubs, which some say are sexist. What is the value of exclusive social clubs on college campuses?

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Do Young American Jews Still Support Israel?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Join the debate: With the Israel-Palestine issue again making headlines, do young American Jews feel as connected with Israel as their parents?

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Office Hours: Will the Middle East Become More Democratic?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Join the debate: How much democratic change will the new regimes in Egypt and Tunisia bring?

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What Young African-Americans Think Of Obama

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

As Obama seeks re-election, young African-Americans weigh in on the president's job performance.

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Censoring Free Speech On Campus

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

YOU DECIDE: Should there be limits to acceptable speech on college campuses?

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Abbas Addresses the UN

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

YOU DECIDE: Is the UN Security Council Palestine's best choice to seek recognition of statehood? Watch Abbas and Netanyahu speak.

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Connecting the Dots: 9/11, U.S. Policy, and the Arab Spring

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

YOU DECIDE: In a recent op-ed Condoleezza Rice argues that past U.S. support for Arab dictators led to 9/11, and U.S. democracy promotion this decade helped spark the Arab Spring. Is she correct?

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Remembering 9/11: Where Were You?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Share your thoughts: On a day so many of us remember so vividly, what were you doing on Sept. 11, 2001?

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Veterans of the 9/11 Generation

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Service members share their experience of 9/11 and how it affected their patriotism.

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Portraits of Muslim-Americans

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Hear from these young Muslim-American leaders about the role religion plays in shaping their identity and political views.

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LIVE DEBATE: Respond to Obama's Jobs Speech

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Share your reactions live to President Barack Obama's jobs speech, set to begin at 7:00 pm EST.

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Debate Preview: What Should We Watch For in Tonight's GOP Debate?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Join the debate: Will you tune in for tonight's GOP debate? If so, what will you be watching and hoping for?

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What Would MLK Fight For Today?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Join the debate: 40 years after the death of Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on what battle the civil rights leader would be waging in today's America.

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Which Public Figure Most Inspires You?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Join the debate: Recent events in U.S. and international politics have shown that politicians can be the cause of problems. Still, there are some great leaders out there. Who most inspires you?

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Faces of Egypt: Stories from the Arab Spring

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Young Egyptians in Alexandria share their experiences during the Egyptian Revolution and their thoughts on Egypt's transformation.

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Southern Perspectives: The Political Beliefs of Young Southerners

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

Young Southerners discuss their views on politics, including the role they believe social issues play in their generation.

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Has Obama's Libya Strategy Worked?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Join the debate: As Libya's rebels inch closer to Tripoli, Gaddafi's days may be numbered. Has the Obama administration's Libya strategy been a success?

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What Explains the London Riots?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Join the Debate: Are the riots in Britain motivated by theft and crime, or are they the result of high youth unemployment and sweeping austerity measures?

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What Happened to Obama's Passion?

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

A scathing review in Sunday's New York Times paints Obama as a disappointment. Do you agree?

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Egypt's Activists: Now I Tweet in Arabic

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Egyptian activists still have work to do in order to preserve democratic change and keep the revolution from losing steam.

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Egypt's Activists: I Wouldn't Vote for the Islamists

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

Young Egyptian activists challenge the West's notion of the Muslim Brotherhood, contending that the group does not hold significant influence.

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Egypt's Activists: Democracy is a Practical Process

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

At a recent roundtable discussion in Cairo, young activists argue that lasting change will come from the Egyptian people, not Facebook or Twitter.

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Live Event: Social Media, Politics & Change

Editorial Board in Media & Tech 2 years ago

Join the PolicyMic team and our NY-based pundits at our event co-hosted by The Common Good.

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A Look at the Fulbright Scholarship and Its Merits

Editorial Board in Politics 2 years ago

The PolicyMic team features six Fulbright Scholars, who have submitted a few pictures and words about their experiences.

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Egypt's Activists: Where Will the Money Come From?

Editorial Board in World 2 years ago

During a roundtable discussion, Egyptian youth activists express their concern about Egypt's ailing economy and the pace at which economic reforms are progressing.

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