How to Avoid a Hangover
Cameron English in Science 1 month ago
Drinking is fun. Hangovers are not, especially when you're a working millennial. Here's how you avoid them.
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The Biggest Loser Season 14 Finale: Show Promotes Bad Science, Stereotypes
Cameron English in Science 2 months ago
The hit reality show is based on bad science, starvation diets, and excessive exercise and sends the wrong message to people who want to lose weight.
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Paleo Diet: Should You Eat Like Ancient Man, Or is the Diet a Paleofantasy?
Cameron English in Science 2 months ago
Should we eat and exercise like our ancestors? One biologist says no, and she's wrong.
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Obesity Crisis Over? Children Now Eating Fewer Carbohydrates
Cameron English in Science 3 months ago
The CDC reports that American children are eating less than they did a decade ago, but what's more important is that they're eating fewer carbohydrates.
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3 Myths on Obesity Debunked by Prominent Scientists
Cameron English in Science 4 months ago
Everything you think you know about eating healthily, weight loss, and obesity is wrong. At least, it is if you learned it on the internet and not from a scientist.
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Farm Bill Cuts $22 Million From Organic Food Funding: Taxpayers Don't Have to Pay For Overpriced Food Labels
Cameron English in Science 4 months ago
Congress cut $22 million in funds for the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program from the new farm bill extension this year. Here's why this may actually be a good thing for taxpayers.
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Should We Shame Fat People Into Losing Weight? One Researcher Thinks So
Cameron English in Science 4 months ago
An obesity researcher says fat people need to be shamed into losing weight. Here's why that's a dumb idea.
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Why So Many New Year's Weight Loss Resolutions Fail
Cameron English in Science 5 months ago
Why do we make New Year's diet resolutions that we give up on after only the first month? Here's the science behind the failed New Year's diet.
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Why Vaccines Should Be Mandatory For Most Americans
Cameron English in Science 5 months ago
Vaccines prevent the spread of disease and save lives, and most Americans should be required to get them.
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Thanksgiving 2012: Obesity in America is Not Caused By Thanksgiving Dinner
Cameron English in Science 6 months ago
Blaming holiday indulgence for obesity is just as wrongheaded as blaming soda or fast food: Obesity is not caused by Thanksgiving.
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Obama vs Romney: Vote for Mitt Romney if You Care About Science
Cameron English in Politics 7 months ago
Since President Obama has spent the last four years thumbing his nose at science, the fact remains that Romney is the better choice between the two candidates.
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Halloween Candy 2012: Health Food Needs to Get the Helloween Out of Here
Cameron English in Science 7 months ago
In defense of eating a whole bunch of candy on Halloween.
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Sex Selection of Fetuses is a Parental Right
Cameron English in Millennials 8 months ago
There's nothing wrong with soon-to-be parents choosing the sex of their baby.
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How Progressive Politics Are Killing Science
Cameron English in Culture 8 months ago
Progressive politics is the biggest threat to science, according to two science writers.
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Prop 37 California GMO: California Food Labeling Proposal is Still Bogus
Cameron English in Science 9 months ago
California's GM food labeling proposal has nothing to do with science.
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Americans Are Science Illiterate, But More Science in Schools Will Not Make Us Smarter
Cameron English in Politics 9 months ago
Higher science education standards aren't the answer to America's science literacy problem.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy Endorses Obama and Shoots Science Education in the Foot
Cameron English in Politics 10 months ago
Bill Nye harmed his own cause by endorsing President Obama's re-election bid.
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Public Smoking Bans are Bogus: San Francisco Proposes New Anti-Smoking Law
Cameron English in Science 10 months ago
San Francisco wants to enact a new public smoking ban, but they have to ignore a whole bunch of science to do it.
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Obese Kids Taken Away From Their Parents By the Government
Cameron English in Science 10 months ago
Childhood obesity is a real problem, but taking kids out of their homes is a stupid idea.
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Kanye West and Ted Nugent Are Idiots: 5 Reasons Why Politics and Music Do Not Mix
Cameron English in Culture 10 months ago
Five reasons why you shouldn't care what musicians think about politics.
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Facebook and Your Health: Excessive FB Use Will Not Make You More Depressed
Cameron English in Media & Tech 11 months ago
Does all that time you spend on Facebook put you at risk for depression? No, says a new study.
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Secret Workout Routine: No, Exercise Really Can't Reduce Obesity
Cameron English in Science 11 months ago
Can exercise help you lose weight? A nutritionist responds.
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Why Exercise Doesn't Actually Help You Lose Weight
Cameron English in Science 11 months ago
Exercise is often treated like a guaranteed way to lose weight, but the evidence isn't all that clear.
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How to Quit Smoking: Don't Listen to Graphic Cigarette Ads
Cameron English in Science 11 months ago
The FDA is set to introduce graphic warnings to cigarette packs, but the agency's new policy won't help smokers kick the habit
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Creationism Uses Dinosaurs to Lure Kids Into Radical Ideas, But Scientists Should Not Care Too Much
Cameron English in Culture 11 months ago
A creation museum has recruited Dinosaurs for its new billboard campaign, but so what? Science has bigger problems to deal with.
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Mad Men Season 5 Finale: What Happens Next?
Cameron English in Culture 11 months ago
Following the dramatic end of Mad Men's fifth season, what will we see next?
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Zombie Apocalypse: Following Miami 'Face Eating' Attack, Government Says Drug Use Causes Cannibalism (Satire)
Cameron English in Millennials 12 months ago
Following last week's vicious Miami face-eating attack, the federal government is adding a weapon to its arsenal in the war on drugs: cannibalism.
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Exercise Tips: 4 Non-Lame Ways To Get Active And Stay Healthy
Cameron English in Science 12 months ago
Exercise doesn't have to be a chore. Here are 4 ways to make it fun.
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Obesity Does Not Lead to Heart Disease: New Study
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
It's time to lay off our judgements of obese people and broaden our thinking about weight and health.
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Saturated Fat is Not Bad For Your Brain, and You've Been Lied to
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Contrary to recent claims in the news, saturated fat isn't bad for your brain. And it might even be beneficial.
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Coffee Helps You Live Longer: It Also Curbs Cancer and Grows the Economy
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Drink coffee because it's good, but don't treat the drink like it's a health miracle.
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Ron Paul Wins Idaho? State Election Exemplifies Libertarian's Successful Delegate Strategy
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
Ron Paul's strategy in Idaho illustrates how the Texas Congressman will influence Republican politics long in the future.
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Everything HBO's 'Weight of the Nation' Got Wrong About Obesity
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
HBO's new obesity documentary has generated a lot attention, but the film gets many things wrong about the obesity epidemic.
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Why Telling People to Exercise Won't Reduce Obesity
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Exercising and eating can help reduce obesity, but the government can't force us to do either.
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Study: Obesity Could Cost Americans $550 Billion by 2030, But That's Not the Full Story
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
A new study claims 42 percent of Americans could be obese by 2030, at a cost of $550 billion, but obesity does not necessarily cause high health costs.
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5 Healthy Eating Myths
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Don't drink diet soda, whole grains are healthy, and the top five misconceptions about healthy eating.
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What Ron Paul and Libertarians Share in Common With Scientists
Cameron English in Media & Tech 1 year ago
RealClearScience editor Alex Berezow says Dems and the GOP are both anti-science in their own way, and explains what Ron Paul has in common with scientists.
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Alcohol Advertising Does Not Cause Underage Drinking
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Anybody who says alcohol ads cause underage drinking isn't paying attention to the evidence.
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Soda Is Not the #1 Cause of Obesity
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
There's no doubt that soda makes us fat, but treating it as the primary cause of obesity could actually exacerbate the problem.
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Mad Cow Disease Outbreak Prompts USDA to Ban All Beef Consumption [Satire]
Cameron English in Millennials 1 year ago
In response to growing concern about Mad Cow Disease, the USDA has banned beef consumption, but not for the reason you may think.
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Is Obesity the New Acceptable Discrimination?
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
It's still acceptable to discriminate against fat people today, and the anti-obesity crusade is proof.
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Can Fat People Be Healthy?
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Fat people are often assumed to be unhealthy, but the association between obesity and poor health isn't as strong as it seems.
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Does Salt Make You Fat?
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
A new study suggests that the high sodium content of fast food is unhealthy, but there's little evidence to support this hypothesis.
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Miley Cyrus Gluten Free Diet is a Hoax, and 3 Other Weight Loss Scams
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
From gluten-free to vegetarian diets, here are the 4 worst diets to avoid if you want to lose weight and stay healthy.
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Ron Paul Will Still Influence 2012 Presidential Race
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
Now that former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum is out of the race, Paul has an even greater opportunity to influence the outcome of the 2012 Presidential Election.
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Donald Trump Says Autism Caused by Childhood Vaccinations
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Donald Trump says childhood vaccination is the cause of autism, but here are four reasons why he's completely wrong.
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Sugar Is Toxic, Says Dietary Scientist Robert Lustig on 60 Minutes
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Controversial research suggests that sugar is toxic, and the media is rightly paying attention.
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Pink Slime is Still Safe Despite Beef Products Inc. Factory Closures
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Beef Products Incorporated has announced it is suspending production of its beef amidst the pink slime controversy, but the facts about pink slime haven't changed: It is not harmful.
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Will Chocolate Help You Lose Weight?
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Chocolate is definitely tasty. But if you need a science-y reason to eat a candy bar, you're still out of luck.
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Study: Obesity Related Diseases Do Not Raise Health Care Costs
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
A new study claims that obesity-related health care costs will soon overwhelm federal spending, but that's probably not the case.
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4 Ways to Know if Internet Health Advice is Real
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
There is a lot of bad health advice on the internet. Here are a few rules that will help you avoid it when browsing Google.
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4 Reasons Not To Binge Drink On St. Patrick's Day
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
If you plan to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, here are a few reasons why drinking yourself silly isn't the best way to go about it.
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Pink Slime in Schools is No Problem
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Schools may soon be serving "pink slime" for lunch. Here are few reasons why that isn't a big deal.
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Red Meat Does Not Raise Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
A new suggests that red meat consumption is linked to cancer and heart disease, but a little fact checking is in order.
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Coca Cola and Pepsi Caramel Color Won't Give You Cancer
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Soda isn't good for you, but California public health advocates are exaggerating the risks of drinking a can of Coke.
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GMO Foods: Why We Shouldn't Label (Or Worry About) Genetically Modified Products
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Genetically modified foods are harmless, and there is no reason to put labels on them in the grocery store.
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Gary Taubes, Tom Naughton and the Top 5 People Doing the Most to Address Obesity
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
There are a lot of people proposing solutions to the obesity epidemic. Here are the top 5 individuals when it comes to health and nutrition.
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Why Politicians and CEOs Make Bad Decisions
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
Powerful people often make poor decisions. Scientists may know why, and what we can do about it.
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CDC Sugar Report Doesn't Go Far Enough to Address the U.S. Obesity Crisis
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
A new CDC report warns that American's eat too much sugar, but stopped short of offering a real solution to the obesity problem.
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As Arizona, Michigan Primaries Approach, Don't Count Ron Paul Out
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
Political analysts say Ron Paul is effectively out of the race, but they're wrong. Paul currently holds second place in the delegate count.
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Utah E-Cigarette Ban Based On Junk Science
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Add Utah to the list of states attacking e-cigarettes without evidence.
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Don't Take Qnexa To Lose Weight and Solve Obesity, Change Your Diet
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
A healthy diet is a better solution to obesity than powerful and potentially dangerous drugs.
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Ron Paul Wins CNN Arizona Republican Debate
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
A convincing defense of liberty helped Paul take down his opponents in Wednesday's debate.
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The Health Benefits of Call of Duty and Mario: Video Games Make Society A Better Place
Cameron English in Media & Tech 1 year ago
Despite their often negative press, video games make life better for everyone.
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To Curb Health Care Costs and National Debt, Barack Obama Promises Tobacco Free America In Second Term [Satire]
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
An anonymous source in the White House told PolicyMic: "As long we use big words and our press releases sound real science-y, we can get away with almost anything."
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Not Problematic That Climate Change Skeptic Heartland Institute Took Donations From Microsoft and GM
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
The libertarian Heartland Institute came under fire Wednesday for its controversial climate change policy, but keep a few things to keep in mind before casting judgement.
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"Persecuted" Atheists in America Need a New Perspective
Cameron English in Culture 1 year ago
Atheists say they face discrimination in America, but in other parts of the world, people are killed for their religious convictions.
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Smoking Causes Brain Damage? Why We Need Better Science Journalism
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Media coverage of a recent study linking smoking to brain damage illustrates the problem with science journalism.
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Government Should Not Regulate Sugar Like Alcohol Or Tobacco to Curb Obesity
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
A team of scientists say sugar should be regulated like tobacco or alcohol, but their argument is inconsistent and dangerous.
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Flawed Studies Link Diet Soda To Weight Gain, Heart Attacks
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Two bad studies and shrill media coverage wrongly linked diet soda to weight gain and poor cardiovascular health.
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Hawaii Legislation Highlights How E-Cigarette Taxes Are Anything But Productive
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Hawaii's effort to restrict e-cigarette use is based on bad science loaded with unintended consequences.
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Environmentalists Shouldn't Fear a GOP President
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
Environmentalists are worried that a Republican president will stifle efforts to stop climate change, but they're wrong.
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Democrats Should Vote For Ron Paul Instead of Barack Obama In 2012 Presidential Race
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
Paul is the only candidate in either party that will advance several key policies which progressives really care about.
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GOP Candidates Vie For "Most Conservative" Title In South Carolina Presidential Debate
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
Thursday's debate in South Carolina offered little of note, except each candidate fighting to prove their conservatism.
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Are Politicians Hostile to Science?
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
Democrats and Republicans constantly show an uncomfortable relationship with scientific facts. Is there one party more anti-science than the other?
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Kanye West, Fred Durst, Matt Damon and Other Celebrities Should Stay Out Of Politics
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
They're rich, (usually) talented, and adored by millions of fans around the world. But, here are some reasons celebrities should not enter the political arena.
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The 5 Dumbest Product Bans Of 2011
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
Local, state, and federal governments ban all sorts of products each year. Here are the most ridiculous examples.
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It's Free Market Time For Science, Cut Publicly Funded Science
Cameron English in Media & Tech 1 year ago
The costs of publicly funded science outweigh the benefits. It's time to eliminate it.
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Why David Frum Is Wrong About Obesity
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
We are capable of living healthy lives on our own, and we should be taking steps to get the government out of our personal lives.
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Internet Piracy is Not the Problem: It's Time To Eliminate Intellectual Property
Cameron English in Media & Tech 1 year ago
Intellectual property harms consumers and stifles innovation, so let's get rid of it.
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How The Government Has Caused America's Obesity Problem
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
The federal government provides poor dietary advice, including putting a false emphasis on low-fat, calorie-restricted meals.
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Ron Paul Newsletter Wrongly Painting Him As Racist
Cameron English in Politics 1 year ago
A racist Ron Paul exists only in the minds of his critics.
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War On Christmas Doesn't Exist
Cameron English in Culture 1 year ago
The war on Christmas is a myth, and it's time we all acknowledge it as such.
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Parents Television Council Wrongly Attacks Howard Stern and NBC
Cameron English in Media & Tech 1 year ago
Conservative activists are unhappy with NBC for hiring Howard Stern for America's Got Talent. But they should mind their own business.
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Ban On Using Cell Phones While Driving Is Uncalled For
Cameron English in Media & Tech 1 year ago
Cellphone bans don't make the road safer, but that isn't stopping the government from jumping on the banning bandwagon.
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GOP Should Adopt Ron Paul's Foreign Policy
Cameron English in World 1 year ago
Ron Paul is the only Republican with a conservative foreign policy, and the GOP should follow his lead.
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E-Cigarette Bans Are Absurd
Cameron English in Science 1 year ago
E-cigarettes could save thousands of lives, and the anti-smoking lobby is standing in the way without a shred of evidence to support their cause.
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