Boston Bombing Suspect Received Welfare, But That's Not the Real Story
Jeff Danovich in Politics 2 months ago
Lost in the criticism of Tamerlan Tsarnaev's wife receiving government assistance is the fact that she worked between 70-90 hours per week and still needed help.
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It's Time For Men to Do More For Feminism
Jeff Danovich in Millennials 3 months ago
Gender equality will not be achieved through “girl power” alone. Feminists need men to advocate for and with them.
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CIA Nominee John Brennan Draws Fire From Civil Liberties and Human Rights Advocates
Jeff Danovich in Politics 5 months ago
The nomination of John Brennan to be director of the CIA is full of controversy. He was an architect of "enhanced interrogation" techniques that left a stain on America.
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What Happens in States Like West Virginia After Coal?
Jeff Danovich in Politics 5 months ago
Coal is king in southern West Virginia. But we can already see the effect that the dwindling supply of coal is having on this region.
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Obama Wins Presidency. LIVE Updates from Battleground States, Key Veterans Races
Jeff Danovich in Politics 7 months ago
Live Election Night updates, with a special focus on the key battleground state of Virginia and the state of Maryland, and veterans who are running for office throughout the country.
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Debate Results: Obama Uses Experience, Steady Leadership to Win Presidential Debate
Jeff Danovich in Politics 8 months ago
President Barack Obama won the debate, hands down. He did this by highlighting his policies while Mitt Romney showed his inexperience in foreign affairs.
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Obama Takes Command of Third and Final Presidential Debate
Jeff Danovich in Politics 8 months ago
Follow along for some smart, and sometimes humorous (both accidentally and on purpose) insights into the third and final presidential debate on foreign policy in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Outdated GI Bill Cheats our Veterans From College Education, The Sequel
Jeff Danovich in Politics 8 months ago
In March, I reported on the failures of the Department of Veterans Affairs in paying out education benefits to student veterans in a timely fashion. Here is an update.
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Rand Paul and GOP Cut Veterans Job Bill: How Vets Became the Latest Casualty in the War Against Obama
Jeff Danovich in Politics 9 months ago
By using rules and procedures, Republican members of the Senate kill veterans Job Corps bill. This is just the latest GOP obstruction aimed at denying President Obama any sort of victory.
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Memorial Day Is Not Just for Remembering the Fallen
Jeff Danovich in Politics 1 year ago
Because I served my country in Iraq, I have been fortunate enough to have many opportunities come to me. Others who fought alongside are not that lucky.
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Green Energy Will Win With Government Subsidies and Tax Incentives
Jeff Danovich in Science 1 year ago
In order to protect jobs, investments and our troops overseas, the federal government still needs to support the fast growing green energy sector.
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Solar, Wind, and Other Renewable Energy Jobs Are a Perfect Fit For Veterans
Jeff Danovich in Politics 1 year ago
With record unemployment in the veteran population and record growth expected in the renewable energy field, matching veterans with clean energy jobs is a no-brainer.
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Chuck Brown's Death Could Usher in a New Era of Political Bipartisanship
Jeff Danovich in Culture 1 year ago
Chuck Brown was one of the few things that brought people of the DC together. The celebration of his music could be a rebirth of bipartisanship in Washington.
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Presidential Debate 2012: The Truth Obama and Romney Should Know About China
Jeff Danovich in World 8 months ago
Attention is on the presidential debate on Monday, but as the candidates discuss China, who are the key players in Chinese politics? Everything you need to know about Chinese leadership.
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Maryland Primaries More About Democrats Than Republicans
Jeff Danovich in Politics 1 year ago
A look at Tuesday's Maryland primary.
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Military investment in solar power, biofuels, and clean energy must be supported by Congress
Jeff Danovich in Politics 1 year ago
National Security needs to be prioritized over partisanship in Congress. The Military's efforts to integrate clean, alternative energy sources is sound policy.
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Marine Tea Party Facebook Page Goes Against Military Principles
Jeff Danovich in World 1 year ago
Marine Gary Stein claims that his "Armed Forces Tea Party Patriots" Facebook page is free speech, but using social media to voice political opinions demonstrates poor discipline.
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Kony 2012 Has Highlighted the Uganda Plight, But Development Must Continue Once Joseph Kony is Gone
Jeff Danovich in World 1 year ago
Because of the video produced by Invisible Children, Joseph Kony has received a lot of attention. But once he is captured, we can not afford to ignore the problems in Uganda.
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Special Forces Make Modern War More Efficient
Jeff Danovich in World 1 year ago
It is more prudent to use Special Forces in our current conflicts because, as force multipliers, they are better equipped to deal with the problem of global terrorism.
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Outdated GI Bill Cheats Our Veterans From College Education
Jeff Danovich in Millennials 1 year ago
Thousands of current and future veterans will miss out on a college education because the post 9/11 GI Bill is woefully outdated.
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High Gas Prices Should Spark Washington to Pursue Alternative Energy Solutions
Jeff Danovich in Science 1 year ago
Politicians should use the latest rise in gas prices to push for alternative energy solutions.
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Barack Obama Makes a Smart Choice On Keystone XL Pipeline
Jeff Danovich in Science 1 year ago
Obama is correct in rejecting the Keystone XL Pipeline project. This is part of a greater strategy that includes long-term jobs in the U.S. and environmental responsibility.
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