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CNN and Facebook recently announced they will be partnering to socialize the upcoming election, encouraging users to share their political views through surveys, buzz feed measurements, and forums. The project, entitled America’s Choice 2012, will give Facebook users the opportunity to use the ‘I’m Voting’ … Continue reading
This is the first election that I’ve religiously followed, and doing so has allowed me to fine-tune my opinions and stances on certain issues, as well as become increasingly frustrated with the nasty, constant back and forth between Republicans and Democrats. Call me an idealist, but I think an act like Nancy Pelosi encouraging Democrats to … Continue reading
Rome is a city you have to learn to love. It may seem like a complicated mess of streets when you first arrive, but after a few days you’ll realize that everything is closer and more connected than you think. Whether you’re staying for a week or for two months, the following tips will set … Continue reading
No, it’s not the act of taking your sick pet to the doctor… The vetting process is what a few of Mitt Romney’s potential vice-presidential picks are going through at this very moment. It’s basically a background check on steroids. There is a ton of speculation from the media as to who is on Romney’s … Continue reading
As I’ve written before, I have to again admit that I’ve fallen victim to the travel bug. I studied abroad in Rome last fall and got my first taste of international travel- and boy do I miss it. I know I need to make travel a part of my life, whether it be through my … Continue reading
Like many other young Americans today, I look at this election as a defining moment in my lifetime. My generation grew up in the wake of terrorism, spent most of our childhood and early adulthood in a time of war, and graduated from high school to enter the real world during the middle of the … Continue reading
Swing states, also known as ‘purple’ states, are undeniably playing a huge role this election season. Swing states are states in which no clear candidate has the lead. Poll numbers are constantly close, and in most of these states, voters are passionately split on the issues and the candidates. Mitt Romney just launched a five-day … Continue reading
Last week I had a successful internship interview with a non-profit, non-partisan political group called The Committee of Seventy. They have a huge influence on Philly politics, and focus on informing citizens on the issues and fighting to keep elections fair. This group was high up on my list of dream internships, and I’m so … Continue reading
There isn’t a pill you can take to cure it. It tends to run rampant among young adults. And it’s usually contracted outside of the United States. What mystery disease am I talking about here? No, it’s not malaria or the latest super-virus, it’s the travel bug. And let me tell you, once you get … Continue reading
If you’re a Pennsylvania resident planning to vote this November, be sure to have your photo ID ready. As most people have heard by now, a new voter ID law passed earlier this spring requiring all PA voters to present a valid form of ID in order to enter the polling booth. This law has … Continue reading
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