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Negative perception of GMOs is damaging and unwarranted

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have an image problem. They have been denigrated by groups calling for an outright ban. In response to these activists, certain restaurants, such as Chipotle, have removed GMO...


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Binghamton experience abundant with memories

Dear Binghamton, Know that I love you. Know that a bond formed as I headed east on Route 17 before my freshman year, exclaiming as I passed each mile marker. Binghamton 247....


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In wake of disaster, make monetary donations

Another common misconception is that you should donate items such as blankets, clothes, food and other physical goods. While this might seem like an excellent method of contributing to the relief effort, ...


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Legalize prostitution to benefit status of women everywhere

If prostitution were legalized, regulators could require mandatory STD testing and birth control options for prostitutes. Should they suffer abuse, sex workers could seek the help of authorities. Legality could provide sex ...


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Oil transport safety should be prioritized

In the United States as well as in Canada, crude oil is transported using DOT-111 railcars. These aging cars were designed to transport liquids and were not necessarily made to carry volatile ...


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Learn how to fill your half-empty glass

You can't go through life checking off your to-do list because it would be predictable and boring. ...


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Online dating suits introverted women

Women are the ones who hold the power to choose who they want to communicate with on mobile dating apps ...


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Material obsession is too heavy a weight to bear

According to the World Resources Institute, the average person living in the U.S. uses 300 shopping bags worth of raw material every week — the weight of a large luxury car. ...


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Decision to show scars helps body positivity movement

#LoveYourLines is the common hashtag these proud women are using to unite their photos in this anti-body shaming campaign. Such a positive spin on a commonly overlooked fact of life, and something ...


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Failed policies result in high suicide rate among Indian farmers

The government’s silence and apathetic policies toward farmers and their debt have engendered a system in which suicide is the norm. ...