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WMD’s are not the issue in Syria

It is important to distinguish between humanitarian catastrophes and national security threats, as the boogeyman of WMDs has killed far more Americans than WMDs ever have.

Iran deal: Critics’ claims fall flat upon further inspection

In a surprising twist to the recent narrative of the U.S. and other powers’ deal with Iran to limit the…

United States should stand its ground on GMOs

Arguably, the most underreported story in the media these days is the ongoing negotiations over the proposed United States-European Union…

Why I’m voting Sanchez-Sands

The student government elections are upon us. Presumably, if you’re reading about this, you care about such things. If not,…

U.S. should embrace moderation

Last November, the West watched in disappointment as the President of Ukraine, Victor Yanukovych, suspended EU negotiations. Disappointment turned to…

Not All “Beliefs” Are Made Equal

Last week’s op-ed, “Science and Faith” by Evan Keegan, rehashed a series of popular myths and unfortunate misconceptions about the…

Iranian nuclear deal receives mixed sentiments – Part 2

In our personal lives, and in most of the business world, deals are about trust and amiability. Pundits and politicians…

Stop berating Congress and fix the real problem

The current federal shutdown is but the latest antic of a dysfunctional Congress. Enough House Republicans are in favor of…

The case for bombing Syria

If there’s one thing everyone agrees on, it’s this: Syria is a mess. Yet most of Syria’s possible futures are…

Education, not condemnation, is necessary for rape culture

[caption id="attachment_67942" align="alignleft" width="300"] Courtesy of blogspot.com[/caption] Spring time in Rochester: Visiting students flood the halls, sophomores run miles with…