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Romanticism and Recession: The Ebb and Flow of RomComs, Love and the DJIA
Apparently, love is not a recession-proof product. While the debate on whether the economy affects the marriage rate still rages, it has become clear that at least the semblance of love is not a viable product during economic troubles. Romantic comedies, also known in the vernacular as ‘chick flicks,’ have long been a staple of... »
Will the Real Revolution Please Stand Up? The 1994 Republican Revolution vs. The Tea Party
Ever since the massive Republican gains in the midterm elections of 2010, American news networks have followed the Tea Party movement. Is it a popular movement though or just another campaign slogan created by conservative political elites? It is in fact, both, but far... »
Orwell’s New Normal
Less than a week ago, I flew through the Boston airport. While I was standing in line, awaiting my turn to walk through the new advanced screening techniques, I was suddenly struck by how these intrusive procedures had suddenly become the new normal. All... »
Why Walker’s Win in Wisconsin Matters
On Tuesday night, Scott Walker sailed to victory in his recall election and became the first governor in American history to survive a recall election. Union supporters in Wisconsin... »
Why So Un-Serious?
The Republicans have switched to a new attack plan from their past campaigns against Obama. For the past few years, right-wingers across the country have painted Obama... »
Obama’s Fundraising Falling Behind Mitt’s?
Mitt Romney, the man who raised hundreds of millions of dollars for the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, may just be up to the challenge of defeating... »