February 2013

Dani Gagnon Last Tuesday, Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) reintroduced a revamped the Violence Against Women Act   (VAWA) to the newly-instated 2013 Congress. The bill is now being expedited to the floor by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NC), after it faced roadblocks …

Taylor Grow When I tell people that I love Taylor Swift, I receive an eye roll or some kind of disgusted grunting noise in response. But here’s the truth: even though Miss Swift is inane, my god, she is brilliant. I have a friend, let’s …

Maddi O’Neill Since 2010, 45 states have adopted the Common Core State Standards, a curriculum  aimed at creating academic consistency in public schools across the country. According to the organization’s website, “the Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort that established a single …