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Jesse Perez-Robicheau

Jesse Perez-Robicheau is receiving a B.A. in Political Science/International Relations and Communications/Public Relations. Among his undergraduate experiences Jesse has acted as president of his fraternity for two years, his class treasurer, and an active member in both Law Club and Criminal Justice Club. He continually pushes himse...

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5 Best Colleges in America That Help You Get Rich

Here are the top five colleges and universities that give students the biggest 30-year return on their investment.

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5 Cheapest Public Colleges in the U.S.

As student debt grows, some parents need to consider cheaper schools when seeking higher education opportunities for their children.

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Men With Moustaches Could Be the Unlikely Savior of America's Economy

Members of the American Mustache Institute contend that growing more mustaches could help stimulate the American economy. They call for a calls for a $250 tax-break for men with facial hair.

Who Won The Won Arizona Debate? Newt Gingrich Won Stealing Support From Rick Santorum
Who Won The Won Arizona Debate? Newt Gingrich Won Stealing Support From Rick Santorum

During The February 22 debate in Phoenix AZ, former Speaker Newt Gingrich threw a hail mary with his superior debating skills and rapier wit to try to get back into the game one last time.

Songs Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, and Ron Paul Will Be Singing After Tonight's Arizona GOP Debate
Songs Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, and Ron Paul Will Be Singing After Tonight's Arizona GOP Debate

Ron Paul will likely be singing Green Day's "Nice Guys Come in Last." Find out about the others.

Who's More Cool? Barack Obama Sings Al Green and Jams With Mick Jagger and BB King, While Mitt Romney Sings America the Beautiful and Who Let the Dogs Out?
Who's More Cool? Barack Obama Sings Al Green and Jams With Mick Jagger and BB King, While Mitt Romney Sings America the Beautiful and Who Let the Dogs Out?

If it comes down to "cool" factor, President Obama has no competition in 2012.

What Time is Tonight's GOP Debate?
What Time is Tonight's GOP Debate?

Where and when to watch the debate.

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Millionaires Barack Obama and Mitt Romney Show That Presidential Contests Will Only Ever Be For the Rich

Money is becoming the focus of most elections today and has become a barrier for average citizens to attain the presidency.

Introducing the Rebel Leader: And Interview With PolicyMic's Jesse Merkel, a Passionate Mitt Romney Fan
Introducing the Rebel Leader: And Interview With PolicyMic's Jesse Merkel, a Passionate Mitt Romney Fan

The following is an interview given by PolicyMic Editor Jordan Wolf to Pundit Jesse Merkel, the current "Rebel Leader" on the site.

New Competition Gives Millennials the Chance to Help Reform NATO
New Competition Gives Millennials the Chance to Help Reform NATO

Do you have an idea for how to promote NATO values, build partnerships, and engage members in the Smart Defense initiative?

GDP is the Wrong Measure of Well-Being for Millennials
GDP is the Wrong Measure of Well-Being for Millennials

Millennials are shifting their priorities from achieving material wealth to having a greater sense of personal fulfillment, but GDP does not accurately depict this transition.

Should Liberals Support Ron Paul?
Should Liberals Support Ron Paul?

While liberals disagree with his life-long crusade to destroy the social safety net and empower corporations, we have found his anti-war stances useful. What should we make of Ron Paul?

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Barack Obama Must Strengthen Foreign and Economic Policy As Part of 2012 Campaign

During his 2012 campaign, Obama will focus his campaign on his foreign policy victories, because he has few domestic highlights to show.

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Newt Gingrich’s Last Chance to Unseat Mitt Romney Will Be the South Carolina Primary

For Romney, South Carolina will be the hardest primary to win, especially as his competitors are growing fearful that this will be their last chance to stop him.

It's Time For President Obama to Bomb Iran
It's Time For President Obama to Bomb Iran

President Obama has been too passive on Iran and even Mitt Romney isn't taking the Iranian threat seriously enough. It's time for a preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

The 5 Dumbest Product Bans Of 2011
The 5 Dumbest Product Bans Of 2011

Local, state, and federal governments ban all sorts of products each year. Here are the most ridiculous examples.

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Republicans Looking to Grab Florida's Hispanic Vote Ahead of Primary

To win Florida, courting Hispanic voters will be critical.

In New Hampshire, Rick Santorum Wrongly Jeered by Millennial Voters
In New Hampshire, Rick Santorum Wrongly Jeered by Millennial Voters

Young people shouldn't spend time yelling at Santorum, but should rather work to support candidates who they want to see win.

What Should PolicyMic's New Year's Resolutions Be?
What Should PolicyMic's New Year's Resolutions Be?

We want to hear from you, what should our New Year's resolutions be? Give us your thoughts on the questions below.

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Argentina's Terror Law Infringes on Civil Liberties: Does Protection Come At a Cost?

Is curbing civil liberties while protecting citizens from terrorism a necessary evil in the global war on terror?

5 Twitter Profiles Worth Following
5 Twitter Profiles Worth Following

What are some of the most important Twitter accounts you should follow in 2012?

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New National Defense Authorization Act Hurts America's Ability to Fight Terror

The new bill changes the way the U.S. combats terrorism domestically and in a less effective way.

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FARC: Colombian Terrorist Group Becomes Weaker

In the coming decade, Colombia's FARC may very well be headed toward decline.

North Korea Leader Dead
North Korea Leader Dead

Kim Jong-Il passed away at the age of 69. North Korean state-run networks reported that he died of physical and mental over-work in an emotional dedication on national television.

Your Feedback: Technical Suggestions and Issues
Your Feedback: Technical Suggestions and Issues

We want to hear your suggestions on how we can improve.

Kim Jong Un Rumored To Take North Korean Leadership
Kim Jong Un Rumored To Take North Korean Leadership

North Korea's millennial generation takes the reins: 20-something Kim Jong Un set to be the leader of the most reclusive state in the world.

Mexico's Drug Wars: Topics That Made Headlines in 2011
Mexico's Drug Wars: Topics That Made Headlines in 2011

In Mexico, 2011 was another violent year as the drug wars continue unabated.

Reporting The Unknown: Colombia's Missing Persons
Reporting The Unknown: Colombia's Missing Persons

Women in journalism: The estimated 50,000 disappeared people in Colombia is one piece of the country's conflict not often reported outside its borders.

What Canadian Foreign Policy Can Teach the U.S. and APEC
What Canadian Foreign Policy Can Teach the U.S. and APEC

Canada's foreign policy offers a model for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation organization to pursue more multilateralism and integration.

Should You Have to Pay to Protest?
Should You Have to Pay to Protest?

Wisconsin is set to charge $50 for protests at the capitol. Do protesters have an obligation to pay this toll?

U.S. Job Creation Ignores Colombian Human Rights
U.S. Job Creation Ignores Colombian Human Rights

As a part of a push to create jobs, Obama wants Congress to pass a pending free trade agreement with Colombia, but doing so would be detrimental for human rights in the country.

Why Rocky Anderson and Other Third Party Candidates Will Fail in 2012
Why Rocky Anderson and Other Third Party Candidates Will Fail in 2012

Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson will make a run for president as a third party candidate. Too bad he will not get very far.

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Brazil’s "Pacifying" Police Units Move Toward Socio-Economic Integration of the Poor

In advance of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics, Rio de Janeiro is trying to make bold moves in bringing state integration to some of its poorest and most excluded areas of the city.

With Six Daily Deaths in Ciudad Juarez, Mexican Drug War Heats Up
With Six Daily Deaths in Ciudad Juarez, Mexican Drug War Heats Up

The death toll in the Mexican drug war is rising, and U.S. policy is partly to blame.

NTSB Cell Phone Ban While Driving Makes For Safer Roads
NTSB Cell Phone Ban While Driving Makes For Safer Roads

On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board proposed that the use of cell phones, including hands-free devices, be banned for drivers.