Politics

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NEWS 5/10/12 10:22pm

Elon University alumnus makes Tumblr breakthrough

By Adam Lawson

The idea came to Adam Smith, class of 2005, at a bar. After a long day at Public Campaign, the Washington non-profit organization where the Elon University alumnus works, Smith met up with his friend Stacy Lambe at Nellie’s Sports Bar. In addition to typical bar fodder, Hillary Clinton somehow became a topic of conversation.

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NEWS 5/1/12 1:24pm

Discussion with politician illuminates purpose of study abroad

By Jasmine Whaley

There are moments in life, those irrevocable, implausible and painfully swift moments that change everything.

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NEWS 4/17/12 6:54pm

Clash of values prompts debate over birth control mandate

By Natalie Allison

Across the nation and at Elon University, a dispute over church-affiliated organizations, hospitals and colleges having to cover birth control in their employees' health insurance plans has resulted in a debate that stems from two arguments: the lack of contraception availability for some women versus a violation of religious liberty for employers. In light of the Obama administration’s federal requirement that employers include complete contraception coverage under all health insurance plans, conservatives and some religious organizations not exempt under the original rule — any that are not considered a church or house of worship — expressed disproval of the mandate. The Obama administration has announced an accommodation for these organizations, according to a news release from the U.S.

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NEWS 3/6/12 11:46pm

Elon Poll indicates job approval for Obama slowly climbing in state

By The Pendulum

The most recent Elon University Poll surveyed 605 North Carolinians regarding their views on the presidency of President Barack Obama.

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NEWS 2/21/12 3:31pm

Candidate religions should not matter in presidential campaigns

By Madison Margeson

In recent GOP campaigns and debates, it is nearly impossible to avoid one topic: religion. It is safe to say that a candidate with strong morals and values should be respected for his or her consistency and dedication.

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NEWS 2/21/12 3:24pm

The Endemic of Apathy

By The Pendulum

Transparency was the buzzword at last week’s Student Government Association debate and in candidate speeches for the upcoming election.

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NEWS 2/16/12 5:31am

Students gain insight into politics during seminar program

By Katherine Blunt

Thirty-four Elon students recently attended a dual seminar program, Inside Washington, held at the Washington Center in D.C.

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NEWS 2/15/12 11:07am

Women remain unappreciated in political system

By Rachel Southmayd

There are few stereotypes in society today that lend themselves to comic impression better than the female politician.

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NEWS 4/8/09 7:59pm

The Death of Corporate America?

By The Pendulum

Here's one: Imagine a world without WalMart. Where you walk onto the main street in town and buy coffee not at Starbuck's but from your friend, who knows exactly what you want and has it ready by the time you get to the counter.

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NEWS 4/5/09 11:50pm

Boehner Taking Advantage of FOX's Rejection Of Fact-Based Journalism.

By The Pendulum

Fox News has lost its credibility when it has the House Republican Minority Leader John Boehner write a story on its blog starting with the phrase, "With Democrats now firmly in charge of Congress and the White House, Washington is increasingly out of control." Who even wants to read it with an open mind now, besides the far right? Let us address the issue that Republicans have in which, as Boehner puts it, "government is crossing lines [Americans] never thought they'd see their government cross." In the wake of an administration that nearly destroyed the reputation of the Republican party, it's pretty ballsy to say that. The only thing that can be referred to in this statement is the amount of money spent in the bills passed since January 20.

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