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Gina Barbone

Gina recently completed a M.A. in International Relations at the Maxwell School of Syracuse University. Academically, she focused on Middle Eastern studies, conflict resolution, and security studies. She hopes to pursue an international career and is interested in journalism, human rights issues, and global development. Gina absolute...

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Haiti and Indonesia Recovery Shows How Global Community Can Rebuild Disaster Zones

National government agencies, foreign governments, and international organizations are all necessary to provide relief and reconstruction in the aftermath of natural disasters.

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Who Will Women Vote For in 2012? Barack Obama Leads Mitt Romney

The women’s vote is essential, and with male approval about equally distributed between Obama and the Republican nominees, the women’s vote is critical to any Presidential hopeful’s success.

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Spanx Creator Sara Blakely Highlights the Positive Steps Women Are Making in Business

One industry where men continue to dominate is business. But Blakely, Oprah Winfrey, and Meg Whitman are blazing a trail for women.

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Requiring Catholic Universities to Prescribe Birth Control to Students Violates the Constitution

Requiring Catholic universities to prescribe birth control to students violates their belief system and moral teachings and jeopardizes the separation between church and state

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Top 5 Companies Doing Well While Doing Good

Here are five companies that are demonstrating how to increase revenue while addressing global, social, environmental, and health issues in 2011.

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New .XXX Domain Name Rightly Isolates Adult Content on the Internet

The public sale of .xxx domain names caused a panic for prestigious institutions and figures. However, the isolation of adult content to its own domain is beneficial for both users and owners.

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Criticism of Catholic Church Overshadows Good Works

The criticism directed toward the Catholic church in recent years has detracted from the good works, social justice initiatives, and educational efforts that the church is committed to.

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Bachmann's Claim of Media Bias is False

Despite her claims of media bias, Michele Bachmann is not getting the same attention as the other GOP candidates because of her weakness as a candidate.

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Vatican's Plan to Stabilize the Global Financial System Is Unrealistic

The Vatican's proposal for a new global financial system is ambitious and admirable. However, its recommendations are unrealistic at this time.

Tim Tebow Quarterbacks New Young Christian Faith
Tim Tebow Quarterbacks New Young Christian Faith

Tebow is proving to be a strong NFL quarterback on the field, but his off the field passion to spread his faith is even more inspiring.

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Education for Darfur Refugees: The Path to a Brighter Future

Providing educational services to refugees residing in camps in Eastern Chad will help the country move forward.

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Rick Perry's Christian Policies

Texas Governor Rick Perry uses Christian values to form his platform for the 2012 Republican nomination, but his religion shouldn't affect his policy.

Do Young American Jews Still Support Israel?
Do Young American Jews Still Support Israel?

Join the debate: With the Israel-Palestine issue again making headlines, do young American Jews feel as connected with Israel as their parents?

Awlaki's Killing Puts American Values In Question
Awlaki's Killing Puts American Values In Question

The assassination of Awlaki shows the U.S. is ready to move outside legal frameworks when conducting military business.

Are Finals Clubs Good for Harvard?
Are Finals Clubs Good for Harvard?

YOU DECIDE: There has been backlash against Harvard's exclusive finals clubs, which some say are sexist. What is the value of exclusive social clubs on college campuses?

A Vote of Confidence For Saudi Women's Rights
A Vote of Confidence For Saudi Women's Rights

Saudi Arabia granting women the right to vote and run for municipal elections should be applauded, as it is a big step for women's rights in the region.

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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.

The Primary Problem With Politics
The Primary Problem With Politics

Our focus is centered on who should be the next president, but what about the process of how we choose that person? Americans Elect offers an innovative online solution.

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No Loss, No Dividends: Social Business Spurs Social Change

The concept of social business is inspiring a new business mentality — one that directly produces social change and combats poverty.

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Evangelical Environmentalists: Fighting Climate Change in God's Name

Environmentalism has taken head amongst a new generation of evangelical Christians hoping to preserve "God's creation."

Colleges Are Safest With No Guns
Colleges Are Safest With No Guns

While having guns may lower the death toll during a rare shooting, banning guns altogether would mean no death at all.

UN Tribunal of 2005 Lebanon Assassination All Bark, No Bite
UN Tribunal of 2005 Lebanon Assassination All Bark, No Bite

Official details of the UN indictment in the trial have been released, but the Lebanese people remain uninterested.

Call It What It Is: America Is in a Depression
Call It What It Is: America Is in a Depression

The U.S. must acknowledge the severity of the economic situation in order to formulate better policy to fight against it.

Affirmative Action Needs to be Based on Income
Affirmative Action Needs to be Based on Income

Affirmative action policies in college admissions should be retooled to focus on socioeconomic status, not race.