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Tragedy Strikes Peshawar

December 18 2014 , Written by Jade Maner Published on #Politics, #Peshawar, #Pakistan, #Terrorism, #School Shooting, #Interview

I feel a sense of responsibility to turn attention toward the recent tragedy that has taken its toll on the Pakistani people and so many others around the world. On December 16, 2014, six members of the terrorist organization, Taliban, committed one of...

Decision Making In Congress: The Structural Complexities

December 17 2014 , Written by Jade Maner Published on #Politics, #Congress

The dual nature of Congress is not the only thing that complicates the congressional decision-making process. The very way in which Congress is structured makes it difficult for lawmakers to make confident decisions that the majority of them agree on....

The Duel Nature Of Congress

December 15 2014 , Written by Jade Maner Published on #Politics, #Congress, #Constituency

This idea adheres to nearly every congressman, as he or she wears a tailored suit in a blacked out car, being driven through the capital, only to return home to his or her constituencies in a button up and blue jeans. The role of congress is a complex...

Is He Really What They Say He Is: Obama and Socialism

December 8 2014 , Written by Jade Maner Published on #Politics, #President, #Obama, #Socialism

Too often, people use language like "Socialist" or "Communist" to describe President Obama without a full understanding of what they are saying. In early December of 2012, Alaskan Governor, Sarah Palin, appeared on Fox News proclaiming that, "Barack Obama...