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Governments Turn To Social Control In Times Of Crisis

March 9, 2021 Angelo Lopez COVID-19, government, control

Since the pandemic started, traveling has become a complicated activity. If you have traveled recently, you have found more and stricter security procedures in place. Those who enter the United States must follow new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. They include testing negative for COVID-19, wearing a… Read the rest at our website.

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The Election Was A Good Night For Republicans — Even Without Trump

November 4, 2020 Kevin Boulandier government, Politics, Elections, Trump

Election Day saw incumbent Donald Trump lose the presidential election. And while he believes he deserved to win, it’s very unlikely—if not impossible—for him to flip nearly 300,000 votes across three states to overturn the election results. However, Nov. 3 was still a great night for the Republican Party.… Read the rest at our website.

MDC students listening to Representative Doug LaMalfa.

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D.C. Seminar Chronicles Politics And Media Amid Impending Presidential Election

January 24, 2020 Adriana Dos Santos Elections, Washington D.C., seminar, government

While in Washington, D.C., I witnessed history in the making. On Jan. 9, twenty-six Miami Dade College students and I walked inside the House Chamber to see the representatives in action. Their old-fashioned decorum and rules of courtesy filled the room with a sense of authority and respect. Surrounded… Read the rest at our website.

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Socialism Is A Childish Mentality

May 17, 2019 Howard Sachs government, socialism, Politics

I’m a devoted husband, father, doctor, proud American, and a serious Jew. I’m 63 years old. I have kids who recently graduated from college. I’ve been around the block a bit, experienced a lot, read and learned a lot. Many fine young people in our colleges and universities are… Read the rest at our website.

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A Universal Basic Income Policy Would Grow The Economy

March 29, 2019 Robin Aitken Economy, government, basic income

A Universal Basic Income (UBI) policy is the most controversial point of Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign. He has argued that granting $1,000 a month for life to every American over 18 years old is feasible. On the surface level, this idea could appear socialist or communist, but it… Read the rest at our website.

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Does Trump Deserve Credit For The North Korean Peace Talks?

March 29, 2019 Christopher Tellez Politics, government, Korea, treaties

United States and North Korean relations haven’t seen such an increase in involvement since the Clinton administration. Many factors besides U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s recent talks are at play in this new found commitment for peace, and people, from North Korean defectors to South Korean peace activists, have… Read the rest at our website.

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The Trump Administration Is A Kleptocracy

March 15, 2019 Christopher Tellez Politics, Trump, government

On Dec. 22, 2017, Donald J. Trump’s administration passed its most ambitious piece of legislation to date. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act replaced the 31-year-old tax code passed under the Reagan administration in 1986. However, the most interesting thing about this tax plan is not just its historical… Read the rest at our website.

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Advocating For Political Issues Can Create Change

February 22, 2019 Maria Rodriguez Politics, Florida State Legislature, Florida, government

An eight-hour drive became an opportunity to share my voice. As a Student Government Association leader at Miami Dade College West Campus, I recently had the privilege to visit Tallahassee for a legislative advocacy meeting hosted by the Florida College System Student Government Association. This proved to be one… Read the rest at our website.

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America’s Foreign Policy Is Irresponsible

January 24, 2019 Robin Aitken foreign policy, Politics, Trump, government

Under its current administration, America seems to have a confusing foreign policy. Donald J. Trump, our 45th U.S. President, has made understanding his goals quite a task for congressmen and citizens alike. During my research, I attempted to locate firm foreign policy goals, directly from the White House. My… Read the rest at our website.

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Miami Dade College Makes An Impact On Midterm Elections

November 16, 2018 Corbin Bolies Wolfson Campus, North Campus, Elections, Voting, government

Although the midterm elections aren’t entirely over in Florida, the effects can already be measured at Miami Dade College. The Nov. 6 elections seemingly ended with Republican wins in statewide races, with former Congressman Ron DeSantis, Governor Rick Scott and State Representative Matt Caldwell leading in their races for… Read the rest at our website.

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