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Tony Azzi

B.A. in political science from the University of Alberta in 2005. JD from Syracuse University in 2010. I'm interested in the politics of identity, law and morality and I love classic literature. My areas of interest are the Middle East and North Africa as well as political economy. Fun Fact: everything tastes bette...

Why I Don't Care About New York Knicks Star Jeremy Lin, And Why You'd Be Wise to Do the Same
Why I Don't Care About New York Knicks Star Jeremy Lin, And Why You'd Be Wise to Do the Same

A Harvard-educated Lin doesn't deserve more praise than scores of other NBA players who have struggled through adversity to attain success. Like John Wall.

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Philosophers Can't Guide Government

Nations should defer less to academic opinions and more to the practicality of political strategy.

Occupy Colleges Stage National Walkout
Occupy Colleges Stage National Walkout

At 4:30 EST, students from more than 90 colleges walked out of class in a national student protest in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street.

Gaddafi: A Successful Leader Gone
Gaddafi: A Successful Leader Gone

Join the debate: Though he was not a good man, was Gaddafi a successful leader?

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Amanda Knox: A Perfect American Scapegoat

The Amanda Knox appeal was more than just a not-guilty verdict. It exposed the persisting cultural prejudices between America and Europe.

Why the Death Penalty Isn't the Problem
Why the Death Penalty Isn't the Problem

In the wake of Troy Davis' execution, criticisms of the death penalty have been unconvincing, but do raise questions about the imperfections in the criminal justice system.

Abbas Addresses the UN
Abbas Addresses the UN

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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Hate It Or Love It: Hip-Hop Threatens Traditional Media

Hip-hop albums are smashing iTunes sales with music that is both impolite and truthful, a form of artistic expression which traditional media do not support.

Has Fashion's Freedom of Expression Gone Too Far?
Has Fashion's Freedom of Expression Gone Too Far?

In the wake of Vogue magazine's "slave earrings" scandal, it is important to examine how fashion often blurs the lines of art and acceptability.

To Fix Washington, Move Beyond Partisan Labels
To Fix Washington, Move Beyond Partisan Labels

Given the current political climate in Washington, D.C., political labeling by the media and politicians is distracting to constructive political debate.

In Beirut, An Illusion of Progress on Women's Rights
In Beirut, An Illusion of Progress on Women's Rights

Women in journalism: Lebanese women may wear bikinis and host lavish cocktail parties, but pervasive gender inequality sits right below the surface.

6 Reasons Why the Libya Intervention Was a Success
6 Reasons Why the Libya Intervention Was a Success

The decision by the U.S. and many of its European allies to intervene in the Libyan revolution was controversial, but can now be deemed a success.