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Planning to Get Financial Aid Scholarships in CollegeAs I walk around my campus, it is hard for me to imagine a person struggling more with these hardships than students-- especially Californian students. With financial aid at an all time low and tuition costs rising students are at a serious disadvantage.
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Case Brief of MacWade V. KellyThis case brief of MacWade v. Kelly includes: Parties, Key Facts, Issues, Holdings, and Reasoning.
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Yudof's Project You Can -- Really a Savior?Yudof addressed the student body about his new plan to help Californian students pay for college. However, while Yudof's new plan may inspire underprivileged high school students, I've reserved my praise for when more answers surface.
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The Price of Football, a Lifetime DebtFootball is America's great pastime. Back in the day, the quarterback of any team - high school, college, or professional - would have it made. Recently, however, questions have risen about a football player's future: how set off are these players?
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Bloggers Restricted by FTC's New LegislationOn October 5, the FTC passed new rules forcing bloggers to disclose any material connections to companies for products they review. However upon a closer look at the regulation it is evident something is very wrong.
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NBA Trade Overview and the Season to ComeThe 2009 NBA season comes with a lot of big moves. With some teams cutting back due to the economy, and other teams looking to make that final push towards the Finals only one thing is for certain: it is going to be one interesting NBA season.
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Mark Yudof's Project You Can Has Unanswered QuestionsMark Yudof released a plan called Project You Can to help students afford college. Yet, how much is he willing to disclose about this plan?
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UC Irvine Water Polo Continues Win StreakUCI Men's Water Polo gained key wins last week against Long Beach, Santa Barbara and Cal Baptist
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UC Irvine Men's Soccer Falls in Overtime to UC DavisUC Irvine men's soccer suffered a devastating double overtime loss this week against UC Davis, 2-1, on Wednesday. The loss brings the Anteaters to a conference record of 0-2-0 in the Big West and 6-4-0 overall.
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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to American, Conservatives Go Crazy with RagePresident Obama's Nobel Peace Prize award gives us a peek into conservatism; it turns out conservatives aren't as patriotic as they say.
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UC Irvine Men's Water Polo Off the Blocks Strong, but Can They Finish the Race?Men's water polo easily dispatches weaker opponents, but conference teams ahead will pose a challenge.
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3 Ways to Direct Traffic to Your Website or BlogDirecting traffic to your web site or blog is more than just a mystery for some people. It is an enigma. Well, puzzle no more-- here are three tips to direct traffic to your web site.
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Senator Max Bacaus Kills Health Reform; Liberal Kill His CareerBaucus is literally destroying proper health reform, and now he will pay the price for it with his political career.
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The Horror Industry: The Neverending Progression of Scarein light of recent remakes, the questions of if and how horror films has evolved However, while some may feel the industry is not heading in the right direction, it is important to point out the industry will always be progressive.
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Jay-Z Drops a Notch with Blueprint 3Jay-Z puts out another mediocre album with "Blueprint 3". However, even his mediocre albums are better than the rest of hip hop.
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War on Drugs Hurts the WorldJust like in the 1920s campaign against alcohol, the prohibition campaign against drugs is a failed cause that ultimately leaves the entire world, on a security level, an economic level, and a moral level, worse off.
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Diabetes in Children: How Parent Diabetic ChildrenHere are some facts and tips on diabetic children to help push your child towards a healthy life.
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Avoiding Drugs and Overcoming AnxietyDrugs often seem like an easy escape from anxiety attacks. Here is how I escape anxiety, and tips on how you can too.
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UC Irvine Men's Water Polo Off the Blocks Strong, but Can They Finish the Race?Men's water polo easily dispatches weaker opponents, but conference teams ahead will pose a challenge.
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Felix De Housecat Produces Best Album of His Career with "He was King""He was King" is quite possible the best album Stallings' has put out to date-with ten studio albums often credited as pioneer works of different genres, that is a big statement.
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Will the GOP Make a Comeback in 2010 Elections?Democratic approval ratings as a whole have dropped consistently since May. Despite this, the Republicans still won't make a comeback in 2010 due to three simple reasons.
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Williams Fined $10,000 and Match for Tennis TantrumKim Clijsters advanced to the US Open finals yesterday after Serena Williams was issued a point penalty for unsportsmanlike like conduct after a controversial foot fault.
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How to Create a Motion Tween in Adobe FlashFlash is being used more and more online, in fact, most of the ads you see on this page are made from flash. Here is a basic lesson on how to animate motion using flash.
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The Truth Behind the Death Panels of Health CareHow the rumors of the death panel's originated to ruin the health care debate.
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Dick Armey Says Swine Flu is a HoaxDick Armey, chairman of Freedom Works, released a statement saying swin flu is a hoax for health reform.
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Developing the Kick Serve in TennisA kick serve is a serve every tennis player should have to succeed. It makes your serve consistent and help protect your serve from being attacked. Here is how to develop your serve
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Learning Kicking Your Serve in TennisA kick serve is a shot in tennis that every good tennis player need to have. Here is how to learn how to kick the serve
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How to Hit the Looping Ball on the Rise in TennisHitting the ball on the rise is probably one of the most effective ways of increasing the pace of your shot and going on the aggressive. Here is how to do it
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Delicously Well Roasted GarlicGarlic is bitter and strong in its natural state, but when its roasted its a delicacy. Roasted garlic goes great with bread, pasta, crackers, you name it. Here is how to roast it.
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Catch a Wave and Your Sitting on Top of the World: Going Body SurfingBody surfing is a great way to enjoy your time at the beach, even if you don't have any equipment. To many peoples surprise, you only need to be a moderate swimmer and you can go.
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Delicously Homemade Irish CreamIrish cream is one of the smoothest tasting alcoholics drinks out there. However, sometimes Bailey's is either too expensive or just doesn't cut it for you. Here is how to make your own in your own house!
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Delicously Rich Chocolate Orange TorteEveryone love a quick and easy dessert. One of the most tastiest, easiest, and quickest desserts to make is the chocolate-orange torte. Here is how to make it!
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TournaGrip II: TournaGrip TackyTournaGrip is great already, but TournaGrip 2...? Amazing. It doesn't get much better than this.
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The Key to Winning Tennis TiebreakersA tiebreaker can be one of the most heart-wrenching moments in a tennis match. It can either be the deciding factor in who wins, or it can switch the momentum to your opponent--or you. Here is how to win one.
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Political Theorists on Character of a Leader"It is not who adorns but he who adores the idol that makes it divine". To what extent is this quote true?
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Plato's Symposion: Discussions on LoveCharacters in Plato's symposium discuss the meaning of love. However, how accurate are their definitions?
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Learn the Technique: Keys to Hitting a Heavier Tennis BallThis article teaches you, its not how fast you swing but how well you swing in tennis. You may swing hard, but until you learn these keys you will not hit an effective ball.
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Getting Back into Tennis Without Dropping Your GameIts no surprise that when competitive players take a break due to injury, personal life etc. they are frustrated at their level of play when they return. However, you actually don't lose as much as you think.
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How to Win with High Percentage TennisHigh percentage tennis will help you stay aggressive throughout the match while keeping your consistency high as well. Here is how to hit it.
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Learning How to String a Hybrid String Tennis RacketHybrid tennis rackets essentially get the best of both strings without sacrificing much. This is why most active players are switching to hybrid rackets. Here is how to string a hybrid racket.
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Making Easy Money Online at HomeWith the current economic situation money might be bit tight. If that's the case, and your looking to make some extra income without leaving your computer, if so, this article is for you.
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The Mistakes of the Superpowers in the Cold War EraHow did the Cold War get to be so messy? Find out in here.
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Making Homeade Sangria EasySangria is one of the many sought after alcoholic drinks. Sangria goes well at any party no matter if it is a house party or a house-warming party. Sangria is welcome at any function. Here is how to make it
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Van Jones is Forced to Resign After Smear Campaign Fron Glenn BeckIf you want to say batshit-crazy stuff and still be treated as a respectable participant in the national debate, you'd better be a Republican -Mark Klienman
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Arrianna Huffington Thanks Glenn Beck for Smear Campaign of Van JonesArianna Huffington, founder of the notably liberal Huffington Post, thanked Glenn Beck for his vicious smear campaign of Van Jones in her latest blog. However is she right in her assertions?
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President Obama is Clear on Health Care System and Public OptionThe joint-session health care speech obviously lived up to expectations in hype but did President Obama live up to expectations in his speech?
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Bill O'Reilly Says Liberals Want to Help TerroristsBill O'Reilly uses 9/11 to promote his views and attack liberals and the ACLU
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Amazing Partisanship in Health Care SpeechObama's speech to congress was bi-partisan in nature, but was congress following suit?
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Ted Kennedy's Letter to ObamaHere is the inspiring, emotional, defensive and beautiful letter Ted Kennedy wrote to President Obama. A letter that was so influential, President Obama did something so unprecedented for him, it has caused the media a stir.
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New Driving Legislation in JanuaryStarting Jan. 1, the governor put into effect 80 changes to the vehicle code. While some of this legislation may be effective, most of these laws simply will not punish offenders harshly enough to be successful.
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Bride Wars: ReviewWhat is expected of the new year is basically new trash. However, even with those lowly standards, "Bride Wars" is just an absolute failure. It is downright bad.
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The Red Jumpsuit Aparatus: Lonely RoadEveryone knows that Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is like that kid in the corner everyone picks on. Its sophomore album "Lonely Road" justifies every reason as to why the band is handed so much ridicule.
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Making Use of Canadian OilIt is vital for the new administration to pay attention to Canada. America must not only maintain strong foreign relations with our northern neighbor but also work to improve them. The reasons for this are unfortunately often overlooked.
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Prodigy : Invaders Must DieWithout releasing an album featuring all three members of the band since 1997, The Prodigy has finally come out with its fifth studio album, "Invaders Must Die," and the album is worth the wait.
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Immigration to Help Housing CrisisThere are so many problems with the housing marke the government is passing a $275 billion bailout plan as a solution. However, there is an easier and cheaper way to fix these problems: open up the borders.
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Blue October: Approaching NormalBlue October tests out new styles and sounds on its new album "Approaching Normal." While the band is headed in the right direction, "Approaching Normal" lacks the vocal talent needed to truly become a hit.
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Prosecuting Guantanamo BayA confidential Red Cross report was published that described in gruesome detail the horrors that took place a Guantanamo and at other black sites abroad. How will the Obama Administration act?
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Going Green in a Bad EconomyOn April 17, the EPA declared that carbon dioxide and five other heat-trapping gases to be pollutants that endanger public health and welfare. However, now it may be too late to act.
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Bob Dylan: Together Through LifeEven after his 33 studio albums, Bob Dylan still has not lost his ability to create albums that can entice the listener track after track.
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Fighting for Student Loan ReformsOne of the most daunting tasks for a family is putting their children through college. However, there is hope for low and middle-income families struggling to put their children through college: new student loan reforms.
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The Glass Ceiling for WomenStudies by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press show that women actually outnumber men when it comes to use of the Internet. Yet, men still out rank women in the field. Why?
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Certain Events in Life that Teach Philosphies Everyone Should KnowHow certain events in my life has taught me a philosophy everyone should learn.
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GOP Claims of Indoctrination Turns Out to Be FalseAfter Obama's indoctrination turned out to be false, will the GOP forever be known as the party that cried wolf?
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2008 Elections Sign of Changing LandscapeThe 2008 election may have been one of the most historic elections in America. Racial boundaries and gender boundaries were torn down on both a national and local level.
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Mars Volta: OctaheadronJust when you thought The Mars Volta couldn't get any more innovative or original, it finally does, as it has since it's debut album, "De-Loused in the Comatorium" in 2003. Their new album, "Octahedron," is no exception.
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Saw VLike clockwork, Lionsgate releases a new "Saw" movie every Halloween, and diehard fans have come to anticipate a new effort every October.
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Bloc Party - "Intimacy"Though this album may not be an instant classic, it certainly does keep the band on track toward a break through album.
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Aristotle's Discourse on CourageAdronicus and Boethius are examined as examples of the famous discourse on courage by Aristotle
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Debate Over Porgy and Bess Racial IssuesA mock letter outlining the arguments as to why Porgy and Bess should be played
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Which Party Deserves the Blame for the Cold War?The Cold War, arguably one of the most devastating conflicts in history, has warranted fingers being pointed every which direction. But who really deserves the blame?
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The Causes of the Cold WarWhat really caused the Cold War?
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Tennis Product Review: Technifibre Spinfire 16L - Cheap String Plays AmazingThe Basic Overview of the tennis string technifibre spinfire at 16l
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A Discourse on FactsWhat can you really consider to be a fact . . .can such a thing even exist?
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Why You Should VolunteerYes there are altruistic reasons to provide a service to your community, but find out what community service can do for you.
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An Overview of Harry Truman Steel Mill ConflictTruman's steel mill seizure is the perfect example of each of the branches of government working in one issue. Learn more here.
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Make Time to Help Out Others During This Holiday SeasonDespite the current economic sitution ... its important to think about others during the Holiday season.
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Marriage the Gay WayA case study in gay marriage is examined.
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George Gershwin's Research of the Gullah CultureGeorge Gershwin wrote the acclaimed opera, Porgy and Bess which accurately depicts the Gullah Culture. Yet, how was he able to acquire such knowledge?
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Sophocles Rhetoric Justification of AntigoneAntigone, without a doubt, is tragedy. However, with so many deaths, it is hard to pick one person who is justified. Many turn to the protagonist, Antigone. But was she really justified by Sophocles in the book?
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Fixing Marriage the Gay WaySee what results states who legalized gay marriage yielded and what it tells us about the sanctity of marriage.
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Van Jones Resigns: Crazy Talk Excluslive to RepublicansIf you want to say batshit-crazy stuff and still be treated as a respectable participant in the national debate, you'd better be a Republican. Now more than ever this quote is true.
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The Better Ending of Persuasion by Jane AustenTwo endings have been written for Jane Austen's Persuasion....which one is more persuasive?
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Benefiting from Community ServiceMost people view community service as way to enrich their college application or fulfill some kind of requirement. However, there is much, much more to community service.
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The Aftermath of Civil War: The Problems and Goals of ReconstructionAfter the Civil war the war stricken South was without a government, stripped of their main source of economy, and left in utter chaos. The North was now faced with the difficult task of reconstructing the South as a stable, functional part of the union.
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Managing Your Credit in CollegeMost students forget to establish is probably one of the most important things in life: good credit. Here is why you shouldn't make that mistake.
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Sources Analysis: Mexican RevolutionView a primary source from Emiliano Zapata and the Mexican Oil Companies outlying the views and goals of the Mexican Revolution.
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The Goals of the Mexican RevolutionThis article will take in depth of whether the basic goals of the Mexican Revolution and discusses if they were met or not.
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Causes and Goals of the Mexican RevolutionA overview and description of causes of the Mexican Revolution and goals of of the leaders that sought a rebellion
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The DREAM Act JustificationWhile many support the DREAM Act for altruistic purposes, I suggest three more practical reasons.
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The Human Condition as Seen by Novelists and ScientistsNovelists use their characters to attempt to depict the human condition while scientists gather extensive data to explain it. Yet are these tools enough to capture the essence of the human condition?
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Latin American Novels Poviding Insight of the Role of Women in SocietyThe Latin American novels House of Spirits and One Hundred Years of Solitude both have strong female roles in the novels. These strong female roles provide a little insight on the role women play in Latin American society.
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Teach Your Kid Tennis:Most parents simply do not have enough knowledge as a tennis player or an athlete, to really help their kid succeed nor enjoy tennis enough to continue playing it as a hobby. This article will help you teach your kid tennis.
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The Failure of International Law: Why the Department of Justice Will Not Prosecute at GuantanamoIn early April of 2009, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) filed a report outlining the events that occurred in CIA run "black sites" such as the military camp in Guantanamo Bay. Will the Department of Justice investigate?
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Affrimative Action: The Modern Day Embodiment of the Battle Between Freedom and EqualityThe battle between liberty and equality did not stop with 19th century political thinkers-it continues with contemporary issues as well. The battle of affirmative action serves an excellent paradigm to view the battle between freedom and equality.
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Hobbesian View of H.R 1337:Should the sovereign have the power to standardize what ideas (such as the notion that cleaner energy is good) should be held as prevalent in society-- and condemn any ideas that would otherwise contradict it? Thomas Hobbes, in the Leviathan, says yes.
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Philisophical Thinkers Applied to the Validity of Proposition 8With the Federal Court ready to set a date to challenge the constitutionality of Proposition 8, a prop that bans same sex marriage the question comes to mind: Is prop 8 really invalid?