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Saturday, April 26th, 2014

A Cross Section of Google’s Search Engine

Google is involved in a lot more than directing you to websites.    Google Search Search is the feature that made Google famous, and the company now handles approximately 3.5 billion searches per day using a complex algorithm to deliver accurate results. To do this, Google “crawls”

Friday, April 11th, 2014

Buying Influence

  One of the most significant arguments contained in Supreme Court’s recent decisions on campaign finance is the narrow definition of corruption. Chief Justice John Roberts writes that the Court can only concern itself with “quid pro...

Friday, April 4th, 2014

Money Talks Louder

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission continues the legal trend of treating political spending as a First Amendment right, allowing a select few to have disproportionate influence in elections.  

Friday, March 28th, 2014

Evolution of the Local Police Officer 1850 – 2014

Over the past three decades, local police forces have seen a tremendous influx of military weaponry and technology. Investigative reporter Radley Balko writes that starting in 1997, the “1033 Program” has allowed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of military-grade...

Friday, March 21st, 2014

Speculation is Breaking News: Missing Malaysian Airliner Edition

With few facts to report on regarding the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, cable news outlets have been filling hour after hour of airtime with wild speculation.

Friday, March 14th, 2014

The C.I.A.’s Congressional Oversight

  Lately, the Federal government has sought to assure Americans that its intelligence and spy agencies have strong congressional oversight. However, a recent incident involving the C.I.A. allegedly impeding, intimidating, and even hacking the committee responsible for...

Friday, March 7th, 2014

19th Century Behavior

The U.S. offers Russia advice on intervening in sovereign nations.

Friday, February 28th, 2014

Intangible Assets

What are you planning on leaving behind?  

Friday, February 21st, 2014

Stand Your Ground’s Deadly Source

    The National Rifle Association’s opposition to the regulation of firearms isn’t only guided by the staunch position to protect the “constitutional rights” of gun owners. The NRA has received tens of millions of dollars from the firearms...

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