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H&M: Fashion’s Human Rights Faux Pas

H&M: Fashion’s Human Rights Faux Pas

Ida Hatlebrekke, International Affairs '15 April 4, 2013 0

In the midst of a thick smog and blistering heat, they stand in huddled masses on overcrowded trucks. The young women, in groups of around 20 or 30, are on their way to a

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Unelect the Electoral College

Unelect the Electoral College

Evan Bruning, Political Science '16 November 8, 2012 0

The Electoral College is the entity that, despite ongoing popular opposition, continues to choose the leader of the free world. In the College, there are 538 total electoral votes, and the number of electoral

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Third Time’s A Charm?

Third Time’s A Charm?

Cameron Eide, International Affairs & Economics '16 November 8, 2012 0

On September 13, 2012 the Federal Reserve Board of Governors announced their newest foray into monetary policy: Quantitative Easing Three (more commonly referred to as QE3). Benjamin Bernanke, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve,

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The Smearing of a Good Man

The Smearing of a Good Man

Shrey Sharma, Political Science '13 June 12, 2012 4

Politics, as we all know, is a dirty game. As Mitt Romney settles into his new role as the prospective Republican nominee and President Obama focuses on his re-election, both sides have begun trading

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Unintended Consequences: Why France’s Impossible Expectations Will Shake Its Future

Unintended Consequences: Why France’s Impossible Expectations Will Shake Its Future

Pierre Bousquet, Business Administration 2014 June 12, 2012 0

On Sunday, May 6th, François Hollande of the French Socialist Party defeated his opponent, Nicholas Sarkozy, with 51.6% of the popular vote. Tough economic times and recent “terrorist” attacks in Toulouse were the foremost

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