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Mr. President, marijuana legalization is a top priority for all

Above all, if the president truly wants young Americans to care about war and peace, then ending marijuana prohibition is the first step to chipping away at the drug war. ...


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Banks' homophobic comments are indefensible

She is brash, unapologetic and I can’t help but wonder if she is purposefully pushing these arguments to force us into thinking. ...


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Female sexual liberation will change pornography content for the better

The porn industry, like any other industry, recognizes that if there is a stronger demand for a specific good or service, then supply for that good or service will increase. ...


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Preserve dying languages

With the death of a language also comes the disappearance of scientific or mathematical knowledge known only to its speakers. ...


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Why I waved the Palestinian flag

The experience was transformative in a way I didn’t expect. I went to the Events Center with a dissonant mission, a series of echoing emotions in my heart, memories of seeing olive ...


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Appreciate everything that Binghamton has to offer

Binghamton is not at all a bad place to go to school, nor are the local people “dirty” or “uneducated hillbillies.” Professors, high school teachers, alumni, BU students, business owners, accountants, barbers, ...


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Clinton email controversy highlights need for transparency

Citizens that want to monitor their government should have access to information that would allow them to do so. Candidates that are trying to earn the public’s trust should be publishing emails, ...


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Smartphones ease social insecurities

Basically, those of us dissatisfied with some aspect of our lives — likely the social aspect — seek the stimulation that smartphones offer when feeling bored or down. ...


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Explore the wonderful world of drag

In season five of “Drag Race,” RuPaul stated that anyone, regardless of gender, can become a drag queen. All you need to be is fierce! ...


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University actions against Oklahoma frat are commendable

I am so happy we live in an age where these types of acts are not tolerated or covered up, but met head-on by the officials of such a well-known, large and ...