Hercules :: CA :: USA
| Dec 24, 2011
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humanitarian-news
One good thing about hardship – it inspires people. And if America’s economic troubles of 2011 can inspire people in 2012, then there is always hope. And someday, we may all look back at this and laugh. Since the economic...
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Jan 06, 2012
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political-news
Do the Republican candidates have anything to offer that the current administration has failed to accomplish? Many might exclaim, “a lot!” The Republicans are in a unique position to offer real, comprehensive immigration reform proposals, but will they? Barack Obama...
Atlanta :: GA :: USA
| Jan 28, 2012
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political-news
Jan Brewer, the governor of Arizona, just did what President Obama could not do. She just fired up black America and ensured that African Americans will vote in record numbers in this fall's presidential election. Brewer met Obama on the...
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Feb 14, 2012
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political-news
In 1973, a case played out before the U.S. Supreme Court that was to become a landmark decision on abortion. In Roe vs. Wade, the justices determined that a right to privacy offered under the 14th Amendment's Due Process clause...
Madison :: WI :: USA
| Mar 31, 2012
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political-news
March 31, 2012 Given the favorable results for Republicans of the 2010 mid-term congressional elections, an economy still in shambles, and the president’s low approval in polls, it seems more, higher quality Republican candidates should have challenged Obama. This argument,...
The Trayvon Martin travesty has awakened several conversations simultaneously. There is the dark side of Florida's "Stand Your Ground" Law: Why was this law necessary? Then there is the racial profiling angle, which many say is the crux of the...
San Francisco :: CA :: USA
| May 09, 2012
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political-news
In the distant future, May 9, 2012, will be looked back on as an important day in the history of gay rights. In the short-term, we can say that the president has taken a public stance on what has possibly...
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Jun 10, 2012
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political-news
People often talk about political perspectives. Conservatives tout little government intervention and a free market in the context of the wealthy and corporations, while liberals tout humanity and caring for people from the individual perspective. The two sides are constantly...
New Orleans :: LA :: USA
| Jun 21, 2012
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political-news
NEW ORLEANS -- Vice President Joe Biden didn’t say anything new to members of the National Association of Black Journalists Wednesday night at its annual convention, but his defense of President Barack Obama’s administration and attacks on Republican challenger Mitt...
San Rafael :: CA :: USA
| Jul 26, 2012
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political-news
I see Tax Games are afoot in the Senate and the House again. The Senate passed the Middle Class Tax Cut Act, hopelessly knowing that the House will veto it, that it was what we call "symbolic." I have never...
Valley Center :: CA :: USA
| Aug 15, 2012
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political-news
Democracy in the United States is taking on shades of theocracy. While Americans distrust theocratic rule in other countries, we are increasingly willing to accept Christian doctrine as a base upon which to build public policy. American culture is represented...
Chicago :: IL :: USA
| Aug 18, 2012
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political-news
With the choice of Paul Ryan for vice president, the Republicans have pretty much told moderate, independent voters to "go take a hike." A couple months ago Barack Obama did the same thing after announcing his support for gay marriage...
Charlotte :: NC :: USA
| Sep 07, 2012
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political-news
"You elected me to tell you the truth. And the truth is it will take more than a few years for us to solve challenges that have built up over decades." That was Barack Obama's plea to Democrats and Republicans...
Norwich :: United Kingdom
| Sep 19, 2012
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political-news
The Nobel Prize-winning South African writer Nadine Gordimer called it “poverty of the imagination." In one of my favorite quotes, she describes it as a species of what we may call spiritual impoverishment: the kind of “weak faith” behind the...
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Oct 16, 2012
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political-news
Just three weeks before the 2012 election and the Arizona Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican whip Jon Kyl has the major party candidates in a statistical dead heat. By all rights, Rep. Jeff Flake should have romped away...
January Writing Assignment: Which of the Republican presidential candidates has run the best (or worst) campaign and why?
The authors of the best responses published in January will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5000 grand prize. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1000 words. At least one winner will be chosen from articles submitted January 3 to January 15, and at least one winner will be chosen from articles submitted from January 16 to January 31. Official rules here.
Washougal :: WA :: USA
| Jan 10, 2012
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political-news
The best or worst campaign? Who cares about the worst campaigns, but for the joy of schadenfreude which is ever so blissful when those deserving cop it? Only the petty-minded stay focused on tales of downfall of the incompetent and...
San Francisco :: CA :: USA
| Jan 31, 2012
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political-news
Back in June 2011, as the rest of the Republican hopefuls were jogging laps, trying to get in shape for the mad dash to the nomination in 2012, Newt Gingrich was floating around the Aegean Sea with wife Callista, just...
February Writing Assignment: What do you think of the job Barack Obama has done as president, and do you think he deserves re-election? Why or why not?
The authors of the best responses published in February will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5000 grand prize. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1000 words. At least one winner will be chosen from articles submitted February 1 to February 15, and at least one winner will be chosen from articles submitted from February 16 to February 29. Official rules here.
San Francisco :: CA :: USA
| Feb 13, 2012
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political-news
People are funny. In 2008, Americans voted by a clear majority to elect Barack Obama as president of the United States. But during the mid-term elections just two years later, Americans voted overwhelmingly for members of Congress who were directly...
Fort Collins :: CO :: USA
| Feb 21, 2012
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political-news
I've been asking around: Why doesn't Obama deserve re-election? I've been trying to appreciate the reasons die-hard conservatives are so adamant on the subject of Obama not deserving a second term. So far, the only true absolute I've been able...
March 1-15 Writing Assignment: Who will win the 2012 Republican presidential nomination: Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul or someone else? Discuss your reasoning and how you think the eventual GOP nominee will fare in the November election.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published March 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of March. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
New York City :: NY :: USA
| Mar 15, 2012
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political-news
Sun Tzu, Machiavelli and Mitt Romney By Richard J. Sepulveda Political junkies and pundits brandish terms like “flip-flopper” and “centrist” around when referring to someone whose ideological convictions are questionable. However, they ignore the reality of the relationship...
March 16-31 Writing Assignment: Excluding Obama, who was the best (or worst) president in American history, from George Washington through George W. Bush? Explain your reasoning.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published March 16-31 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of March. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Mount Vernon :: VA :: USA
| Mar 17, 2012
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political-news
Came across three kids, probably about 12 or 13 years of age, arguing, much as I did when I was around their age and growing up in 1950s New York City. Of course, being a Brooklyn Dodgers fan, my side...
April 1-15 Writing Assignment: In honor of April Fool's Day, The American Pundit is seeking political satire submissions. Have fun with this one, but be sure to label your entries as POLITICAL SATIRE.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published April 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of April. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Green Bay :: WI :: USA
| Apr 03, 2012
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political-news
Green Bay, Wis. - Mitt Romney has agreed to name Ron Paul as his Vice President, but only for his first term as president. This startling revelation was the result of the accidental discovery of a copy of a written...
April 16-30 Writing Assignment: Is the American political system broken? If so, how do we fix it? If not, explain where it works. If a little of both, how do we keep the good and get rid of the bad?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published April 16-30 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of April. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Madison Heights :: VA :: USA
| Apr 22, 2012
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political-news
A soldier is advancing upon an enemy fortification and is cut down by machine gun fire. His abdomen has been ripped open by the stream of bullets fired by the enemy. He lies in the mud in agonizing pain desperately...
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Apr 30, 2012
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political-news
The efficacy of a political system is a matter as subject to material evidence and deduction as any other, but in the spirit of democracy, there is, perhaps, no better place to begin a discourse than with the consensus. According...
May 1-15 Writing Assignment: What will it take for a "third party" to level the playing field with Democrats and Republicans?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published May 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of May. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Louisville :: KY :: USA
| May 08, 2012
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political-news
In Canadian politics there is a fable called mouseland. Mouseland is where the mice lived and played. They even had politics and voted on Election Day for their favorite political party. A political party made up of big, fat, black...
May 16-31 Writing Assignment: The much-anticipated Facebook IPO was May 18. How has social media, including but not limited to Facebook, changed American politics? What role do you see social media playing in the 2012 presidential election?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published May 16-31 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of May. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Chicago :: IL :: USA
| May 29, 2012
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political-news
“Information is power, not money or education.” - Dick Gregory Control of the production and dissemination of information is the cornerstone of every successful, modern, mass political movement. As far back as the invention of the printing press, information processing,...
Washington :: DC :: USA
| May 31, 2012
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political-news
Could social media provide a window of opportunity to attract independents for the Libertarian contender, Gary Johnson? When I went to research social media and politics, I was a little surprised by the present state in the battle for social...
June 1-15 Writing Assignment: One election can change everything. Write about how America and the world would be different if any of the eight U.S. presidential elections since 1980 had gone the other way - Carter defeating Reagan, for example, or McCain winning against Obama.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published June 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of June. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Manila :: Philippines
| Jun 15, 2012
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political-news
“He may be a son of a bitch, but at least he’s our son of a bitch.” – U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, referring to Nicaragua’s Anastasio Somoza in 1939 United States presidents take pride in calling themselves the “leader...
June 16-30 Writing Assignment: In November, Coloradans will vote on legalizing marijuana. Recently, Rasmussen measured 56 percent support for legalization nationally. Has the time come to legalize cannabis for both recreational and medical usage? Why or why not?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published June 16-30 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of June. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Columbus :: OH :: USA
| Jun 29, 2012
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political-news
First, imagine this: Marijuana is declared legal and corn is declared illegal. What do you think would happen? Many things. The price of marijuana would fall due to the increase in supply and there would, at least initially, be a...
July 1-15 Writing Assignment: Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, how will the health care debate play out in the 2012 presidential campaign?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published July 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of July. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Jul 03, 2012
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political-news
As a Canadian, I support universal health care and consider it a right of every citizen. Having said that, President Obama could have taken a page out of Canada's National Health Care Act, which mandates provinces (equivalent to your states)...
In June of this year, the ubiquitous gavel that was heard around the world fell on the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by the Supreme Court of the United States. Chief Justice John Roberts’ surprise defection to the...
July 16-30 Writing Assignment: Selecting a vice presidential running mate is often considered an early indicator of a presidential nominee’s decision-making. If presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney has not made a VP pick when you read this, whom should he pick and why? If he has already made the pick, do you think he made the right choice? Why or why not?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published July 16-31 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of July. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Jul 26, 2012
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political-news
This election year is reminiscent in many ways of 1980, when Ronald Reagan won the presidency. The polls indicated a close election between him and President Jimmy Carter for most of the year, followed by a landslide that few saw...
August 1-15 Writing Assignment: From concerns about voter fraud to voter disenfranchisement to the reliability of electronic voting machines, the integrity of American elections has become a political issue. What needs to be done to restore the American people's faith in the electoral process?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published August 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of August. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Atlanta :: GA :: USA
| Aug 02, 2012
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political-news
Over the past decade or so, the political landscape in America has shifted, dramatically. After what many considered a time of plenty during the Clinton administration, Americans were thrown into a proverbial political tailspin during the 2000 presidential race between...
August 16-31 Writing Assignment: Does the media place too much emphasis on the superficial aspects of politics at the expense of meaningful, investigative coverage? Or do you think full coverage of stage-managed events – such as the upcoming Republican and Democratic conventions – is also necessary to keep the voting public as informed as possible? How could media coverage of the campaigns and candidates be improved?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published August 16-31 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of August. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Colorado Springs :: CO :: USA
| Aug 21, 2012
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political-news
We have once again arrived at what some may call their most favorite time, election time. Personally, I prefer to call it the messiest time. As the election draws closer, our candidates are pulling out all the stops and sharpening...
September 1-15 Writing Assignment: This writing assignment gives writers a theme instead of a specific question: Money in Politics. You can take it from there.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Sept. 1 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of September. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Sep 12, 2012
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political-news
Political pundits are having a field day with how many millions in contributions were raised by both political parties during the month of August. Obama and Romney each raised more than $110 million for the period, but these amounts do...
September 16-30 Writing Assignment: Former Vice President Al Gore recently called for an end to the Electoral College, saying the president should be elected by popular vote because people who do not live in battleground states are "effectively disenfranchised" since candidates focus so much on the swing states. Is the Electoral College needed, or does it impede true democratic representation?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Sept. 16-30 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of September. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Griffin :: GA :: USA
| Sep 20, 2012
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political-news
So former vice president Al Gore thinks we should abolish the Electoral College. He says it's a relic of a long-ago time when states were concerned with how much power they had in what started as a loose confederation of...
October 1-15 Writing Assignment: October is presidential and vice presidential debate month. The Writing Assignment for the first half of October is a broad one, asking readers to focus on some aspect of presidential or vice presidential debates, either in the 2012 election cycle or in history.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Oct. 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of October. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Dunkirk :: OH :: USA
| Oct 04, 2012
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political-news
The worldwide audience did not see a knockout punch from Mitt Romney, but President Obama seemed to be reeling a little, maybe even looking slightly lost, throughout Wednesday's first presidential debate. In true Dunkirk spirit, Romney rallied his thoughts and...
Denver :: CO :: USA
| Oct 04, 2012
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political-news
I don't know about you, but 28 years after it's educationally necessary, I still tune into "Sesame Street" from time to time. I have no children of my own and my Tickle Me Elmo-loving baby sister turned 16 this year....
October 16-31 Writing Assignment: Write a column endorsing a presidential, Senate or House candidate, doing your best to persuade readers that your choice for president is the choice they should make, too. Ideally, endorsement columns will be 400-600 words.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Oct. 16-31 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of October. For this topic, submissions should be 400 to 600 words. Official rules here.
Chicago :: IL :: USA
| Oct 31, 2012
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political-news
He has been accused of being too black and too white, too left and too right, but compelling evidence suggests he is a pragmatic centrist with a core of ideals rooted in some of the most dramatic political struggles in...
November 1-15 Writing Assignment: Election Day falls on Nov. 6, so the final American Pundit Writing Assignment segment offers two options. Nov. 1 to Nov. 6 (noon PST): Write a column that includes your prediction for who will win the presidential election, with sound reasoning to back up your pick. Nov. 6 (12:01 p.m. PST) to Nov. 15 (11:59 p.m. PST): Analyze the outcome of the presidential election and what the results mean going forward. Writers may submit reports on either or both. Thank you for your interest and participation in the The American Pundit 2012!
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Nov. 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of November. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Memphis :: TN :: USA
| Nov 14, 2012
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political-news
Think of the American economy as a car. In the passenger seats sit the American public. In this car there is no driver, but rather three passengers arguing over who will drive as the car rides on cruise control towards...
Schenectady :: NY :: USA
| Nov 03, 2012
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political-news
Several factors give President Barack Obama an edge over challenger Gov. Mitt Romney in Tuesday's presidential election: 1. Organization. In Boston they play stick ball. In Chicago they play hardball. Romney’s field organization is good, but will be no match...
Tampa :: FL :: USA
| Feb 24, 2013
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political-news
Americans do not have to guess what the country would be like if the small-government, conservative economic agenda were implemented on a national scale. Many Republican-controlled, predominantly Southern “red states” already have. The result is not an abundance of prosperity...
Chicago :: IL :: USA
| Mar 14, 2013
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political-news
Why is the current debate over the national debt and deficit so heated? For both political parties, the answer boils down to a moral question. Republicans and conservatives constantly raise the spectre that our huge and overweening debt and deficits...
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Mar 27, 2013
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political-news
The Supreme Court of the United States, if oral arguments heard on Tuesday and Wednesday are an indication, is not likely to expand civil and human rights for LGBTQ Americans in all 50 states. It reflects pragmatism, not justice. Polls...
Atlanta :: GA :: USA
| Apr 10, 2013
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political-news
Editorial “If I were to remain silent, I’d be guilty of complicity,” Albert Einstein once said during the early days of the 20th century. I’m beginning to feel what Einstein meant some 100 years later as the Atlanta Public Schools...
Boston :: MA :: USA
| Apr 26, 2013
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disasters-news
Accused Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was read his Miranda rights by a magistrate judge Thursday and immediately went silent. Although the suspect could not speak because of injuries to his throat and neck, he had written responses and cooperated with...
Washington :: DC :: USA
| May 07, 2013
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political-news
Opinion Congress has stomped on all major legislation aimed at gun control, and the most powerful gun group in the nation is ecstatic with the results, judging by the rabid rhetoric spewed by some of its top gun and political...
Prescott Valley :: AZ :: USA
| May 29, 2013
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political-news
The indicators are all around us: housing market heating up, stock market at record highs, consumer confidence at a five-year high, lower unemployment rate, and on and on we could go. The American people tend to give credit or blame...
February 18-28 Writing Assignment: President Obama laid out a broad agenda in his State of the Union address, including tax increases, immigration reform, gun control and more. What area(s) do you think he should focus on going forward, and how should Republicans respond?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Feb. 18-28 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of February. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
College Park :: MD :: USA
| Feb 18, 2013
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political-news
When President Barack Obama defeated former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney Nov. 6 in a bitterly contested election, that alone sent a signal to pundits everywhere. With the Senate swinging more forcefully to the left and the House remaining in Republican...
March 1-15 Writing Assignment: Identify at least one area in which you think federal spending should be reduced and/or at least one additional means for the federal government to raise revenue. Explain your reasoning.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Mar. 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of March. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Washington :: DC :: USA
| Mar 01, 2013
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political-news
It is no secret that the federal government has a serious cash flow problem: It tends to spend money faster than it can take in. For this reason, it also tends to find itself embattled in various spending crises. Who...
March 16-30 Writing Assignment: Since losing the 2012 presidential election, members of the Republican Party have been discussing what they must do to win in 2016. What advice do you have for the GOP as the party looks for answers?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Mar. 16-31 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of March. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Atlanta :: GA :: USA
| Mar 20, 2013
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political-news
The Republican National Committee this week released the results of a three-month study that delved into “what went wrong in the 2012 election and how to set the party in the right direction for future elections.” Entitled the “Growth and...
April 1-15 Writing Assignment: In honor of April Fools' Day, write something with a political theme that makes us laugh. It could be an Onion-like spoof, creative satire or just plain ole humor, but make it funny.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Apr. 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of April. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
New York City :: NY :: USA
| Apr 12, 2013
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funny-news
Responding to glib abbreviated spoofs of his incessant moderation, President Barack Obama sharply departed today from deep compromises with the Nation's political and economic establishment to launch a new "Communist Muslim Reign of Terror." After an unannounced arrival in Manhattan,...
April 16-30 Writing Assignment: Immigration is one of the most controversial issues in US politics. What measures should the federal government take to establish fair, workable immigration policies?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published Apr. 16-30 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of April. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
San Francisco :: CA :: USA
| Apr 28, 2013
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political-news
Chances are, you know someone who is undocumented and living illegally in the Unites States. Statistics show that as of 2011, there were 11.5 million people residing in the US without proper legal status – a problem that has been...
May 1-15 Writing Assignment: In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, how can government effectively battle terrorist threats while simultaneously ensuring that citizens maintain their constitutionally guaranteed rights and liberties?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published May 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of May. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Boston :: MA :: USA
| May 10, 2013
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political-news
Three weeks ago, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev achieved the sort of infamy usually reserved for criminal masterminds and megalomaniacs. Authorities allege that the brothers placed two IED's, similar to those used in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq by enemy...
May 16-30 Writing Assignment: How will the onslaught of scandals affect President Barack Obama's second term?
The author(s) of the best response(s) published May 16-31 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of May. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Washington :: DC :: USA
| May 19, 2013
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political-news
While fun is fun, the Republican insistence on trying to harm the Obama administration’s programs and goals by refusing to let go of the matter of IRS targeting of right wing hate groups has begun to affect the smooth workings...
This month, the US Supreme Court will rule on hot-button issues such as same-sex marriage, affirmative action and patenting human genes. Write about one or more of these topics, either before or after the court rules, focusing on the political implications of the decision(s).
The author(s) of the best response(s) published June 1-15 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the first half of June. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. Official rules here.
Jun 01, 2013 to May 15, 2013
Winners to be announced.
The US Supreme Court is poised to rule on California's same-sex marriage ban before the end of June. Discuss -- either before or after the ruling -- how the movement for gay and lesbian rights has affected and continues to affect US politics.
The author(s) of the best response(s) published June 16-30 will be awarded $250 each and will be eligible for the $5,000 grand prize. At least one winner on this topic will be chosen from articles submitted during the second half of June. In general, submissions should be 400 to 1,000 words. This topic is presented by Fred Karger. Official rules here.
Jun 16, 2013 to Jun 30, 2013
Winners to be announced.
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