Abolish the Caucus
In two weeks, Iowa voters will attend a caucus. They will each vote for their favorite nominee, and the
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The Tacoma Ledger
A Student News Magazine for UW Tacoma
Opinion
Why Sanders and Trump Run the Show—For Now
Although the presidential election won’t take place until November, the process of narrowing down the candidates begins in less than
Read MoreUpward Economic Mobility
America loves a good rags to riches story. From orphan Annie to Oprah, we believe that if you work hard
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The Trouble with Inspiration Porn
Imagine if the world thought you were so unlovable that when someone was nice to you, it made the national
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How Are Your Resolutions Going?
The New Year’s Resolution. Easy to participate in, nearly impossible to stick to. It takes a special kind of person
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Fighting One Enemy at a Time
None of us want monsters to touch our streets, our classrooms, or our homes. Even one second is enough time
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Restrictions on Food Stamps are Cruel and Pointless
Moochers. Freeloaders. Lazy parasites who won’t get a job because they just want free stuff. Despite being bolstered by outrageous
Read MoreStopping The Donald
When Donald Trump announced his bid for presidency back in June, the world gave a collective snort. The prolific TV
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How Much Meat Do You Want to Eat?
There is a delightful little website (yourlogicalfallacyis.com) that presents and explains common logical fallacies. One of them is called “black-or-white”
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Why Obama’s Plan for the Syrian “Refugees” is Horrifying
Since the rise of ISIS in Syria, more than 12 million people have been displaced due to the intense fighting,
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