Madison Ball

mball1@binghamton.edu

26 Articles


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Quitting is sometimes the best option

It’s hard not to sound incredibly cliché when giving general advice or talking about lessons you’ve learned along the course of a journey. Of course, expressions like “expand your horizons” or “do...


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Response: Criticisms of Students for Change fall short

The author and anyone with similar concerns are severely oversimplifying the constitution. Amendments are not to be interpreted in a strictly literal way. Certain types of speech are not protected by the ...


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Enforce marriage equality in Alabama

They need to prepare for a ruling that will be met with extreme opposition by first setting an example ...


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UVA rape case demonstrates need for campus reform

We have to stop being so skeptical of people who claim they have been assaulted. ...


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Obama far from a lame duck

Senior White House aids have said they believe Obama is best when he is on offense. ...


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Republicans unlikely to aid environmental policy

The prospect of a green America is looking obsolete, and this is unacceptable. ...


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American hysteria over Ebola is misinformed

The epidemic in America is not Ebola, it's fear. ...


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Repressive dress codes put girls at an educational disadvantage

When school dress codes are created and enforced in this way, it’s degrading to both girls and boys. It sends the message to girls that we should apologize for boys looking at ...


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GOP effort to kill bill exhibits homophobia

They do not want to see gay couples being helped to live happy and prosperous lives int he same way that straight couples are, and they do not have a common sense ...


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Opposing abortion means supporting safe sex

If you’re against abortion, there are a couple of things you need to work toward and support. And if you’re a conservative, chances are you’re not. ...