Susan Kraykowski
I'm a writer. That should explain why I use apostrophes in the correct places and long words that other folks have to look up. I write political commentary for the Charlotte edition of Examiner.com, and novels. I also travel around the blogosphere, where I leave pithy remarks under pseudonyms. My tilt is leftward but I've b...
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Cory Booker rightly criticized the Obama campaign strategy to vilify private equity and got some heat from liberal circles. Progressives should embrace Booker as a Democratic leader.
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Unlike many critics of the stimulus bill, Paul Krugman's assessment of the stimulus bill has proven correct.
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People are so quick to point fingers, but don't tell what they've done. He's already lost his life, so why should his name be slandered as well?
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Iran's women's rights record is already dismal, and now conservative member of Iran's parliament Ali Motahari is accusing the government of not going far enough to oppress them.
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The President of the United States is a statesman, not a celebrity. Obama's soirees with Hollywood's finest are a disgrace to the office, and a poor PR move for the Obama campaign.
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While partisan bickering still appears to be the norm, there are small groups of federal legislators coming together in the best interest of the country.
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Here are the 10 things every college student should be aware of after graduating and before entering the real world.
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The anticipated launch of SpaceX has been aborted in final seconds due to technical difficulties. Next launch opportunity will be this Tuesday, May 22.
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Live updates on this weekend's rare annular solar eclipse, which will be visible across the Southwest United States. Get weather, locations, time, and live video.
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To ensure the safety of seafaring vessels and to prevent escalation, the United States and China should sign an ‘Incidents at Sea Agreement.’
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With its IPO, Facebook is looking for new revenue streams and in particular for ways to directly monetize its users.
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The same Americans who want smaller government increasingly depend upon governmental assistance. These people will be deciding our political destiny -- and it doesn't look pretty.
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Much fanfare has been made about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s considerable wealth this election cycle. Where would he stand among the ten wealthiest if elected into office?
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Why exploiting fears of white conservatives is necessary to bring down Barack Hussein Obama and save America and its values.
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Drink coffee because it's good, but don't treat the drink like it's a health miracle.
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The stage is set for SpaceX to make history by becoming the first private company to attempt a mission to the International Space Station.
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Alabama lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday revising the state’s controversial immigration law, known as the toughest in the nation. Critics say the changes make the law even harsher.
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As Facebook's Initial Public Offering approaches, we examine how worthwhile an investment in the social media network giant is for interested buyers.
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State governments with strong offshore wind potential should issue competitive requests for proposals to develop utility-scale offshore wind energy.
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Implementing stricter EPA smog regulations will protect Americans from ozone’s dangerous health effects, lower long-term health care costs, and spark new investment in green jobs.
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Teens are bombarded by images of the "perfect body". It's important to show our youth that real bodies are not perfect.
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To alleviate the burden that tobacco places on the U.S. health care system, the federal government should ban the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies.
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It's so good, yet so hard to master. Finally learn how to cook an eggplant to perfect, just in time for the summer.
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The Star Wars creator will build low-income housing after a spat with rich neighbors over what he could and could not build.
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Description of the Robin Hood Foundation gala.
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Half of Americans think the upcoming Facebook IPO (which would value the company at $100 billion, above Kraft, Ford and Disney) is overrated, and they’re right! Here are 4 reasons why.
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In a recent campaign stump for his father, Rand Paul openly stated that the Paul campaign is against gay marriage and abortion.
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A crowded field is vying for the open Senate seat on Democrat Ben Nelson, who recently announced his retirement.
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In 2012, the female struggle continues to be a fight to define our success as something other than our role in the reproductive process.
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Ron Paul and his son Rand are libertarian on many issues, but gay marriage is an exception. Libertarians should push for state recognition of gay marriages.
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You might think that “primary” means Republican in 2012, but that’s not the case.
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Mothers have already shared what they want on PolicyMic … and none of them mentioned a dozen roses, a new outfit, or a fancy brunch!
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Ignorance and prejudice – and perhaps possible election fraud – were highlighted in North Carolina on Tuesday.
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What DO Millenials want from their political leaders? Can a President Romney do any better than President Obama?
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A "groundbreaking" new study reveals that swimsuit shopping makes women feel like shit. Here are a few fun alternatives.
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A history of Mother's Day, and personal reflections on my own mother.
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Following the money isn't for the faint of heart or the queasy of stomach. Here's an overview of where your donations to your candidates flow and how they go.
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Here is chapter and verse - as neutral as I can possibly make it - about the events of 13 months ago in Wisconsin which led to the recall election of Governor Scott Walker.
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For all the time and keystrokes we spend on politics; it seems nobody out there in the real world is especially interested in the issues of the election(s).
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National Republicans can step away from social issues, confident their counterparts in State legislatures will carry the battle forward. Women unite to clean out downballot offices!
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Too often, political discussions are fueled by fear and fear-mongering. Here are some thoughts on why.
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Pets, livestock, and wildlife need our care, concern, and protection in ways we rarely think about. Here are some charitable individuals and organizations working on behalf of animals.
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Dog lovers are as passionate as political junkies, as the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, recently concluded at Madison Square Garden in New York showed.
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Some of what President Obama proposed at last night's SOTU sounded wonderful, and some caused bipartisan heartburn. The theme: Working together, we can accomplish anything we set out to do.
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Things I do and don't want to hear at the State of the Union.
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How did a mid-20th century novelist's personality and work so warp generations of American policymakers?
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Conservative notions of American exceptionalism ring hollow among the community of world thinkers.
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Though it’s only five years old, Hong Kong art fair ART HK has become an important venue for the Asian contemporary art market. Does the fair bolster HK's credentials as Asia's cultural capital?
Susan Kraykowski THANK YOU, Ashley! This is the kind of Culture contribution I was hoping to see on PolicyMic from savvy, globetrotting millenials! I wish I could give you more than just a single mic for it! I will share along my - admittedly small - social network, ...