Matt Benamy
Matt is 20 years old and currently a double major in political science and economics at Point Park University in Pittsburgh. He worked with the Barack Obama campaign in 2008, and the Wisconsin recall election effort in 2011. He has also done work for environmental activist groups.
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Can NFL Players Help Gay Rights Causes?What impact can entertainers and athletes have on our collective social attitudes toward gay rights? -
Will Chen Guangcheng’s Move to America Create a New Precedent?Will Chen's calls to the U.S. for help inspire other political prisoners to do the same? Can the U.S. afford to upset the delicate balance in U.S.-China relations?
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Is Attacking Obama on Wright a Sound Strategy?Is it wise to launch personal attacks against a candidate that many independents like personally?
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House Passes 2013 Defense BudgetIs the GOP refusal to cut defense spending an ideological move? Or a savvy political play? -
Syrian President Claims Terrorists are Causing UnrestIs Assad trying to find a scapegoat? Or is he losing touch with reality?
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Are We Losing Focus of Gay Rights Issues?Should there be more media attention focused on the lack of discrimination protection for gay people?
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Rightwing Heartland Institute Loses Major DonorsWill the tactics used by The Heartland Institute continue to drive away major donors? -
SEC Investigates J.P. Morgan’s $2 Billion LossWill the announcement that J.P. Morgan lost $2 billion become a catalyst to push the Volcker Rule through congress? -
Hollande Wins French Presidential ElectionWill the election of Hollande and his feelings toward austerity undermine the demand for entitlement reform in nations like Greece?Also published on:
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Heartland Institute Uses Notorious Figures to Promote Climate Change DenialIs the Heartland Institute trying to scare people as a last resort? Or do they believe that these smear campaigns will improve their support and image?
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Violence in Egypt Leaves Civilians at Odds with the MilitaryCould the military government in Egypt be planning to keep power from transitioning to a civilian government? -
Did the Romney Campaign Turn Its Back on the LGBT Community?Would it have been more prudent for the Romney campaign to keep an openly gay man as the foreign policy spokesman, despite the attacks by social conservatives, as Romney prepares his pivot to the middle? -
Chinese Dissident Seeking Help Creates Diplomatic TensionShould the U.S. commitment to human rights be a higher priority than our diplomatic and economic interests?
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Protestors in Malaysia Demand Election ReformIs the Malaysian government really ready to embrace democratic reforms? Or will it take action for the international community?
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Analyzing the U.S. GDP ReportWhat does the Commerce Department's GDP report tell us about the direction our economy is headed in?
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Liberals are Fighting a Losing Battle on Voter ID LawsShould liberals give up fighting the growing trend of voter ID laws in the face of public approval?Also published on: -
China Vows Renewed Alliance with North KoreaWill the Chinese ties with North Korea create hostility between the United States and China?
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A Progressive’s Perspective on the George Zimmerman Media CircusNow that George Zimmerman has been arrested and faces trial we must restrain ourselves from finding him guilty in the court of public opinion.
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Why I Will Vote for Barack Obama and Continued Investment in Our FutureIs continued government investment in grants, loans, and scholarships a good idea because of the transition into a knowledge and technology based economy?
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What Anders Breivik Can Teach Us About HateIs there a lesson that we learn about our collective attitude towards Muslims from the atrocities committed by Anders Breivik?Also published on: -
Why the U.S. Is Trying to Circumvent Internet CensorshipWill the U.S. promote internet freedom all over the world? Or only in areas where it is beneficial to national interests?
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Why Should the Government Support the Nuclear Power Industry?If the nuclear power industry still needs government assistance to survive, despite not being sustainable or very safe, why should the taxpayers continue to keep it alive? -
North Korean Satellite Launch Will Kill U.S. Aid DealIs the North Korean satellite launch an intentional violation of the agreement with the US? Or a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Kim-Il Sung's birth? -
Why Does President Obama Continue to Push the Buffett Rule?Is President Obama's continuing push for the Buffet Rule an attempt to distract voters from a fairly weak recovery?Also published on: -
Abu Hamza Extradition to U.S. Is Supported by European Court RulingDoes the ruling by the European court demonstrate a validation of the US justice system? Or does it reveal an inability to properly deal with detained terrorists in the western world?
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The Growing Sphere of Chinese InfluenceWill the Chinese investment in the Bahamas create a further strain on the relationship between the two super powers?
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South Korea Claims North Korea is Preparing a Missile TestWill the continued rocket test in combination with the reported underground nuclear test create an unresolvable tension between North Korea and the international community?
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President Obama Invokes Reagan in Campaign SpeechesWill President Obama be able to win support by highlighting the differences between this GOP and the GOP of the Reagan era?
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Libyan’s Protest Against Militia PowerWill the militia fighting weaken the authority of the Libyan transitional government? Should the international community help enforce the rule of law?
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The Brilliance of the GOP LeadershipHow have the GOP managed to deflect criticism for becoming increasingly ideologically strict?Also published on:
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Trying to Defend the Defense of Marriage ActWill the Defense of Marriage Act be able to withstand the scrutiny of the federal appeals court?Also published on:
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Obama Responds to Ryan BudgetIs President Obama right to call Paul Ryan's budget “thinly-veiled social darwinism”? Or is it political posturing for the upcoming election?
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Inside U.S.-China RelationsWhat is the real nature of the geopolitical competition between China and the United States?
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Aung San Suu Kyi Wins Parliamentary SeatDoes the former nobel peace prize winner's election victory demonstrate a real dedication to democratic reform in the Burmese government?
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New Support for Syrian OppositionIs the US and UK support for the Syrian opposition a type of imperialistic intervention? Or Humanitarian Aid?
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Law Enforcement Tracking CellphonesWhy have those who denounce Obamacare as an attack on freedom not raised concerns with the government's slow removal of our privacy and civil liberties?
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Sanctions on Iran Will Cut Oil ImportsWill harsher sanctions on Iran increase the price of gas? Will they appease Israel and discourage military action?
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Broccoli or Health Care?Does Justice Scalia's question about the government's ability to make people buy broccoli accurately reflect the real issue being argued in this case?Also published on:
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Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Seeks PeaceWill Egypt's largest Islamic faction be able to work with Israel and Palestinian groups to achieve peace?
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China and U.S. Agree on North KoreaWill the mutual agreement to take action if North Korea tests a missile create more stability in the region?
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U.S. Gives Compensation for Dead and Injured CiviliansIs there strategic value in treating civilians in a kind and helpful manner?
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Obamacare Goes to the Supreme CourtEven though the concept of being required to purchase anything from private companies is unpopular and seemingly un-American, is there legal precedent to defend the Affordable Care Act?
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Occupy Wall Street Plots Its ReturnWIll Occupy Wall Street shift focus to issues of police brutality?
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Is it Moral to Mix Politics and Human Tragedy?The murder of Trayvon Martin has raised questions about race, justice, gun control, and self defense laws. Should using these tragic stories while defending or suggesting policy be allowed?Also published on:
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Honduras is a Blemish on Obama’s Foreign Policy RecordWhy has President Obama and the news media ignored the situation in Honduras?
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‘Right to Work’ Supporters Face a Challenge This Election CycleHave the tea party policy goals become a liability to the political future of the Republican Party?
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Rep. Paul Ryan Releases New Budget ProposalWill Paul Ryan's plan be able to generate more support this year than last year?Also published on:
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Trayvon Martin's Killing Creates Media BuzzTrayvon Martin was a 17-year-old African-American whose killer has gone uncharged after claiming self- defense. His story is generating sympathy, anger, and media coverage.
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Bain Capital is Tied to Chinese Surveillance ProjectThe private equity firm, Bain Capital, is discovered to have ties to a Chinese government project that restricts privacy, free speech, and dissent. Is this an ethical venture for a U.S. business to be involved with?Also published on:
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Stocks Soar, but It’s Not All Good NewsStocks continue to soar higher on good consumer spending figures, but some financial institutions are found to have an insufficient amount of capital to withstand another market meltdown.
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Should Teleprompters Be Legal for Presidential Candidates to Use?Rick Santorum claims that teleprompters allow politicians to read out someone else's words and pretend they are their own, but his argument is somewhat misleading.
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Should the U.S. End Cold War Trade Sanctions Against Russia?Are our concerns about Russia really about human rights? Or is it it about our nation's historical distaste for Russia?
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What Should Be Done About Gas Prices?Should the government try to take measures to reduce the cost of gas? Can domestic production ever bridge the gap between the 6 million barrels we produce daily now, and the 19 million we consume?Also published on:
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Will Gas Prices Sway Voters?Have American voters grown accustomed to the threat of high gas prices?
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Mitt Romney Aims to Take the SouthWill Mitt Romney's inevitable nomination produce more support from evangelicals and social conservatives?
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Do We Need Voter ID Laws?Have the recently passed voter ID laws attempted to silence poor and college age voters? or have they really been attempts to prevent the minuscule amount of voter fraud?
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Obama Speaks to American Israel Public Affairs CommitteeWill President Obama commit to sanctions and diplomacy with the international community? Or will the political pressure to support Israel force The President to abandon negotiations?
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Campaign Ad Sparks ControversyWill the ability of SuperPacs to collect unlimited donations and run ads that do not get approved by candidates create rhetoric that is even more hostile?
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Supreme Court Prepares to Hear Case Against Royal Dutch PetroleumIf corporations have the right to free speech just like people, should they be liable under the same civil statues that individuals are?
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Environmental CapitalismAre high and volatile gas prices the best thing that can happen for the environmental and alternative energy movement?
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WikiLeaks Publishes Stratfor EmailsAre these 'hackers' a legitimate activist group? Or is their method a form of cyber-terrorism?
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Analyzing Republican Debate RhetoricThe Republican Party's rhetoric and policy have become considerately more conservative in the last 20 years. Is this a shrewd political tactic to try to create excitement for candidates who are not exciting? or a reflection of real sentiment in America?
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Is There a Liberal Bias in the Media?There has been growing sentiment in the Republican Party that most of the major news networks have a liberal bias. Is there any validity to this claim?Also published on:
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Excluding Women from Contraception DebateWhat role does faith play in medicine? Do women have a right to be heard on issues that directly impact their well being?
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One Question for Each CandidateOne question I would ask each GOP candidate before I could feel comfortable with them potentially being president.
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Heartland Institute Documents LeakedWhile the actions by a rogue climate scientist may have been illegal were they a moral imperative?Also published on:
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The Housing Market Seems to Have Hit BottomWith the worst of the mortgage crisis behind us a renewed interest in housing among high volume traders and hedge fund managers and what that could mean.
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Blowback 101A refresher course in unintended consequences.
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What Will Be Done About Iran?The shift in rhetoric from US and UK officials in the last two days would seem to be indicative of something, but what?
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Obama vs. Citizens UnitedIs President Obama's decision to begin urging support of a Super PAC a betrayal of his ideals or an inevitability based on the funding his opponents receive from Super PACs?
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An Egalitarian ExperimentGeneral Motors posts record profits a year after nearing bankruptcy.
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Santorum Surges in PollsWhat the possibility of a Santorum nomination does for Barack Obama.
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Obama vs. The ChurchWhat right does the Church have to dictate national policy? Does freedom of religion also cover freedom from the oppression of religion for those who chose not to believe?
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Rick Santorum and the Christian RightWhat are the ramifications of Rick Santorum's sweeping of the three caucuses and what does it tell us about the attitude of the American electorate?
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What is the Value of a Vote?Why do people vote? Does the fact that our vote ultimately is likely to not change the outcome make voting a waste of time? And does that mean all political activity is a waste of time?
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Mitt Romney Confirms What His Critics Assumed All AlongMitt Romney is being accused of being insensitive and out of touch with the realities of the normal American experience. Were his comments insensitive or a tactless and undiplomatic way to declare what we already knew?Also published on:
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Violence at 'Occupy' Campsites in Oakland and DCHave the protestors been treated harshly because of the views they espouse? Have the public lost support for the message of the movement, or have they got tired of the behavior of the protesters?
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Newt Gingrich's Resurrected AppealNewt Gingrich has done something pretty incredible. But what does it mean? Is it just another desperate attempt to avoid Mitt Romney? Or does Newt represent a longing for a bygone era of conservative power?
