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President Obama

4-4: The Consequences of an Unfilled Supreme Court Seat

Marshall RankinJuly 28, 2016

With Merrick Garland’s confirmation process indefinitely in limbo, the court continues to hear cases as usual. Marshall Rankin tells us what happens in the event of a tie, and how Scalia’s empty seat has affected cases thus far.

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Brexit: In or Out?

The PoliticJune 22, 2016June 27, 2016

The United Kingdom’s referendum on whether to leave the EU is tomorrow. What are the arguments on both sides? And how did David Cameron get himself into this mess?

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Republicans Challenge Obama on Climate Change Ahead of UN Conference

William VesterNovember 19, 2015

With the GOP opposing Obama’s Clean Power Plan and questioning his authority to negotiate a long-term climate agreement, the president faces an uphill battle.

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Truth Matters: A Journey into the World of Birther Conspiracy Theorists

Gabriel GrozNovember 5, 2015November 6, 2015

Birther videos do not exist in a vacuum. Instead, they are part of a sustained and extant movement that has retained an astoundingly large viewership over the past seven years.

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Putin Raises the Stakes Following Rocky UN Summit

Catherine FallsOctober 4, 2015October 4, 2015

By supporting the Assad government with military force and international promises, he changed the Syrian conflict from a proxy war to one openly involving international powers.

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Liberal Legends: Obama’s Final ‘Daily Show’ with Jon Stewart

Cassandra LignelliJuly 22, 2015July 23, 2015

The mutual respect between the two was evident throughout the interview.

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Obama’s ‘Nation of Second Chances’

The PoliticJuly 20, 2015July 21, 2015

President Obama is making big moves in his push for a criminal justice system that is smart on crime.

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Disorder in the Courts

The PoliticJuly 11, 2015July 11, 2015

The Senate’s inability to confirm judicial nominees sheds light on the tangible destructiveness of partisan politics.

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