Lukas Pleva
A 2009 graduate of the International Baccalaureate program. Currently a freshman at the University of Chicago, double-majoring in economics and political science.
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How to View Your Credit Report for FreeVirtually everyone has seen the witty FreeCreditReport.com commercials. But is the website really the best way to see your credit report? According to the Federal Trade Commission, not so much.
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How to Study for IB ExamsIB exams are often a stressful and intimidating experience, but they don't have to be. A successful IB graduate shares tips and tricks on how to optimize your chances of getting the top score.
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Obama, Meet the Romanovs: The Question of "Czars"With the resignation of the "green jobs czar" Van Jones, the debate over President Obama's special high-ranking officers has rapidly resurfaced. But is Obama truly the next heir of the Russian Romanov dynasty?
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I a Socialist?More and more, I get the feeling that I am either a Communist or part of a radical right-wing conspiracy. Is there a place for individuals who go beyond the political labels?
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U.S. Health Care Reform: Is Free Market the Answer, Part 2All that is needed to lower premiums and expand coverage, write conservative commentators, is for federal lawmakers to allow interstate competition among insurance providers. But is the solution really so simple? -
U.S. Health Care: Do We Need Tort Reform?From Sarah Palin to the AMA to conservative pundits, tort reform is being hailed as the key to solving the health care crisis. But is the solution really so simple? -
U.S. Health Care Reform: Taxing Employer-Provided BenefitsWith a price tag of over $1 trillion, comprehensive health care reform is not cheap. Lawmakers have suggested everything from taxing soda to lowering charitable tax deductions, but do we need to begin taxing employer-provided health benefits? -
U.S. Health Care Reform: Is Free Market the Answer?Conservative pundits often have a simple remedy for the ongoing health care crisis: deregulate the markets and let the invisible hand take over. But just how much of a role can capitalism play in lowering premiums and expanding coverage? -
International Baccalaureate: A Student Survival GuideThe International Baccalaureate program is one of the most intensive, yet rewarding, academic institutions in the world. What steps can students take to maximize their chances of a successful completion?
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Writing an International Baccalaureate (IB) History Extended EssayA comprehensive guide to writing a focused and balanced International Baccalaureate (IB) tailored history Extended Essay.
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U.S. Health Care Reform: UK and Canada as Our Role Models?It's virtually impossible to read a conservative analysis of the current health care reform without seeing a reference to Canada or the United Kingdom. But are the UK and Canadian health care models the only choice we have? -
United States: Best Health Care in the World?Health care pundits often assert that the United States provides the "best health care in the world." But just how accurate is this claim?
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Health Care Co-Ops: Public Option in Disguise?Following speculation that President Obama may soon adopt health care co-ops as a substitute for the "public option," conservative commentators have taken on a war path. But just how accurate are their claims?
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Obama's "New Era": Meet RealityOn June 19, 2009 President Obama's ratings hit a record-low 58%. Though still relatively high, are we seeing the beginning of an end of the promised "new era" of stability, prosperity and moral high ground?
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Combatting the Iranian Threat: Are Sanctions an Effective Solution?Politicians often refer to sanctions as the "middle way" foreign policy tool. More severe than a public rebuke and less destructive than a full war, economic pressure is the preferred method for dealing with Iran. But are sanctions the best option?
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The U.S. Empire? Moving Beyond the Cold War RhetoricIn the fifty years that followed the end of WWII, the United States has sponsored coups on virtually every continent, from South Vietnam to Iran to Guatemala. But just how relevant are historic Cold War accusations in today's complex world?
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North Korean AdventurismThe May 2009 underground nuclear test conducted by the North Korean government put Pyongyang bright and clear on Washington's radar. It's time to evaluate some of the proposed solutions to the DPRK nuclear challenge.
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Saving the Free Market, One Step at a TimeWith the unemployment rate skyrocketing and multinational giants crumbling, it's not surprising that public faith in the power of the "invisible hand" is waning. In this time of crisis, what can free-market advocates do to reverse this trend?
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The Search for TruthA recently passed law gives the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented authority to regulate the tobacco industry. It's time to evaluate the critics' response, starting with the most famous Congressional libertarian, Ron Paul.
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Recipe for Growth: The Importance of Ideological FlexibilityFollowing the fall of the USSR and the emergence of what Joseph Stiglitz calls "market fundamentalism," ideological rigidity and inflexibility have come to define a growing majority of politicians and commentators. It's time for a reevaluation.