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Post-9/11 Changes By the U.S. Government

Has the government's response to 9/11 compromised civil rights in the name of national security? USA Patriot Act and Domestic Spying | Department of Homeland Security | Military Tribunals and…

The Devil's Dictionary: Sycophant

by Ambrose Bierce SUFFRAGESYLLOGISMSYCOPHANT -n. One who approaches Greatness on his belly so that he may not be commanded to turn and be kicked. He is sometimes an editor. As the…

A Brief History of Checking

No one is quite sure when the first checks appeared. Some experts think the Romans may have invented the check about 352 B.C. But even if that were true, the idea apparently didn't catch on…

2004 Presidential Election

—Borgna Brunner In 2004, the United States' major preoccupation was the ongoing war in Iraq. Hopes that Saddam Hussein's capture in Dec. 2003 would stem the country's turmoil faded with a dramatic…

But the IMF Will Bail Us Out, Right?

The expectation of a bailout by the International Monetary Fund has led investors to become increasingly blasé about the levels of risk they are taking in investing in emerging markets. This…

The Risks and Rewards of Virtual Reality

by Ciera M. Gaughf, Education Program Specialist, Center for Cyber Safety and Education   I am sure you have seen the commercials for Verizon, Samsung and other Virtual Reality gear where you can…

Facts About Women in the House and the Senate

Here are some facts about women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Congress. 313 women have been elected or appointed to the U.S. Congress. Jeannette Rankin, Republican from…