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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?

Standardized testing is an outdated and unreliable assessment of one’s knowledge, and the amount of importance placed on achievement on these exams creates a cut-throat atmosphere for students.

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.

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

The House set aside $5 million for abstinence-only sex education programs last week. Should Congress be promoting these programs?

A recent lawsuit over Twitter followers has the potential to set a precedent for social media ownership.

The federal government provides poor dietary advice, including putting a false emphasis on low-fat, calorie-restricted meals.

American over-indulgence for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween is alarming.

The barter exchange of gift-giving ruins economic logic. But if it must be done at least make it a surprise!

Online dating is becoming increasingly tailored for the user, but it's still up to the quirk of personality to ensure a proper fit.

Rap music itself does not promote bad values; rather, mainstream rap music reflects what sells crossed with the experience of America's underprivileged.

Honor codes are intended to teach responsibility, self-respect, and ultimately, integrity. Is placing the regulation of cheating in students' hands an effective practice?

“In God We Trust” simultaneously corrupts the Constitution and demeans religious values.

Despite its success and vision, TOMS falls short in fighting systemic global poverty.

Should toys be separated according to gender?

One has to wonder how Santa Claus would deal with today's regulatory and legal environment.

Giving unwanted gifts drag down the economy.

The bargain hunting mentality is one of the primary drivers for America’s obesity crisis.

The rising costs of college in relation to the cut back in federal student aid are negatively affecting American college students.

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.

In budget cuts, arts programs are often the first to go, even though art education provides socio-economic well-being.

K-12 students should have a curriculum that focuses not only on science and math but the arts as well in order to truly succeed in the future and reach their potential.

This season, employers should skip the shindig and give the gift that fits every wish list: more time outside of work.