Monthly Archives: February 2011

‘You Just Hit a Girl!’

by Kristin Patras | February 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM

When union workers protested outside of FreedomWorks’ Washington DC offices yesterday, FreedomWorks employees took it upon themselves to converse with the protesters. Tabitha Hale, a tea party activist, blogger, and FreedomWorks employee, was recording an altercation between a colleague and … Continue reading →

‘You Are a Bad Jew!’

by Kristin Patras | February 25, 2011 at 12:46 PM

While protesting outside of FreedomWorks’ Washington DC offices yesterday, a union protester felt the need to scold a FreedomWorks employee.

Stay Classy, Wisconsin Dems

by Kristin Patras | February 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM

  This morning Wisconsin House Republicans passed the governor’s budget bill. The bill is hugely controversial due to the fact that Democrats and unions believe it attacks workers’ rights. The bill now moves on to the Senate, although Democratic Senators … Continue reading →

Egypt’s Choice

by Jay Wood | February 24, 2011 at 1:27 AM

In all of the world’s history, the American Revolution is very unique. It is unique because, unlike other revolutions, ours was the only one to replace a ruler with a system of representative democracy. In other revolutions, the original ruler … Continue reading →

Critical Thinking: What’s That?

by Morgan Ikerd | February 24, 2011 at 1:26 AM

Have you ever sat down at your computer to write a paper, pulled out your class notes and readings, and then stared blankly for what seems like hours, realizing that you have absolutely no thoughts of your own on the … Continue reading →

Mental Health at Purdue

by Tom Chew | February 24, 2011 at 1:23 AM

Students pay a hefty tuition to attend this university to cover the costs of several services made available. This includes everything from teaching, technology, and custodial services. However, many students may not know that part of our tuition also goes … Continue reading →

ISTA vs. Daniels Education Agenda

by Jay Wood | February 24, 2011 at 1:22 AM

The midterm elections in 2010 gave the Indiana Republican Party a 37-13 supermajority in the Indiana Senate and a 60-40 majority in the Indiana House of Representatives. Despite these powerful majorities, the Governor’s agenda is not being implemented without significant … Continue reading →

Democracy and the Republic

by Eric Nowicki | February 24, 2011 at 1:21 AM

By definition, the United States of America is a Democratic Republic. As most Americans know, this means that the citizens elect people that will represent them at various levels of government. From local council men and women, to federal senators … Continue reading →

Energy Independence, Part 3: Renewable Sources

by Eric Nowicki | February 24, 2011 at 1:21 AM

In my previous article entitled “Energy Independence Part 2: Nonrenewables”, I discussed the vital role that these sources will have in the future energy equation of America. Although nonrenewable energy sources will remain a pivotal leg on the energy stool … Continue reading →

Black Conservatives Have it Tough

by Jay Wood | February 24, 2011 at 1:20 AM

Our rivals on the other side of the spectrum are at it again. Herman Cain, a prominent black conservative, gave an address at CPAC this year. Chauncey DeVega, a writer for the liberal website AlterNet, could not handle it. In … Continue reading →