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Language is more than just a tool of communication or a mode of art. It is the avenue of truth. That is why I write. Without language, without rhetoric, without discussion and debate and the intelligent discourse that is unique to mankind, truth would be beyond

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: The cold, hard facts: 2 of 55
Ruddiman, William, F. 2005. How did Humans First Alter Global Climate.Scientific America, March, 2005.SummaryBoth scientific consensus and public perception accept that global warming, or the rise in levels of heat trapping gasses such as carbon dioxide and methane, began in the industrial era with such inventions as coal bur... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Summer memories: 4 of 55
Life seemed an eternity of blitz and chaos in Hang Zhou, China. I stood overwhelmed as I took in the city around me. The fatigue of cramped travel, the pent up package of unopened emotions boiling in my stomach, it was enough. For a moment, I felt like I had crossed the threshold of insanity. No more could I deflect the bustl... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Freedom: 3 of 32
To date, more than an estimated forty-two million three hundred forty-eight thousand four hundred and sixty patriots have fought under the banner of freedom. Each one of these heroes stood on a path. A path of choice. For each one of them, one small step back would've meant the warm shelter of home, and the unconditional love... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) What does it mean to be a US citizen?: 1 of 8
Citizenship was one of the founding principles of the American nation. While the ideals of liberty and equality provided the philosophical impetus for revolution, it was fraternity that moved America to succeed. Despite the immeasurable progress in terms of today's technology, society, and human quality of life, civic virtue ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-improvement: 6 of 31
Sometime around the age of eight, the docile and obedient nature of my young self began to give way to a persona that was more rebellious and outspoken. Due to some reason no longer known to me, I had begun to find myself energized by the ideals of such things as justice, or from a more pessimistic view point, self-interest. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Greek mythology: The early race of heroes: 2 of 9
Greek Mythology, B-ZBellerophon Bellerophon was a prince of Corinth. He was the best equestrian of his day and also had a taste for adventure. One day, he met Proteus, the son-in-law of the King of Lycia. Proteus pretended to befriend Bellerophon and asked him to deliver a sealed letter to the king. The letter asked the king ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Commentary: How presidential primaries ruin US elections: 2 of 9
Presidential primaries are a system as deeply embedded in our nation's political framework as any part of American society. Yet as entrenched and as habitual as our practices often are, there comes a time when we must dare to challenge the status quo, when we must examine our habits and weigh them on the scale of justice. Tha... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History An overview of the original New England colonies: 1 of 4
The early history of America is obviously filled with numerous people, places, and events. Reading and understanding early and colonial America would be impossible if one tried to master all of these factoids. For purposes of common knowledge, test taking, or personal satisfaction, comprehension of the most important parts of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues A call for healthcare for all Americans: 4 of 15
"I have no health insurance, no dental plan. When you walk into a doctor's office, the first thing they say is: How will you pay? What insurance do you have?' I have to go to the bank before I go to the doctor" (Pear 41-42). Over the past century, the American Health Care industry has gradually regressed from a state of purel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Why free speech is the root of all freedom: 3 of 11
Democratic society is dependent on a multitude of necessary conditions. Governments must be ruled by the people as well as for the people. Yet neither of the critical pillars of liberalism can be fulfilled without the integral rights inscribed in our First Amendment. These rights, including freedom of speech, assembly, religi... More..