David Forrest

dforres1@binghamton.edu

19 Articles


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Republican tax plan will alienate voters in midterm elections

Budgets are often the best way to see a party’s priorities. ...


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Unlikely allies join the NSA fight

The U.S. has plenty to gain through reform of surveillance programs, but much more to lose through inaction. ...


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Republicans ignore immigration reform at their own peril

Many Americans blamed the Republicans for the government shutdown, a stunt orchestrated by the far-right. ...


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Coca-Cola ad critics miss the point

The fact is, it doesn’t matter what language the song is sung in. “America the Beautiful” is a song celebrating American unity, an ideal that is patriotic in any language. ...


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Steroid use should bear harsher consquences

While a season-long suspension may seem harsh, the punishment is not nearly harsh enough to deter other players from using steroids. ...


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Not your grandpa's ballgame

Instant replay is another step closer to changing the game forever. ...


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The SAT measures affluence over intelligence

The SAT now carries more weight on college applications than ever before. Test preparation, however, varies widely among students depending on their socioeconomic backgrounds. ...


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Ticketmaster rips off artists

In order to reduce ticket prices for its fans, Pearl Jam decided to boycott. ...


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Government shutdown: Our generation is to blame

Where’s the anger? Where are the protests? What is holding us back? The answer boils down to one word: information. ...