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I congratulate the Claremont Independent on 10 years of inspired conservative commentary. The CI provides politically oriented readers locally and in print what Townhall.com provides politically oriented readers nationally and on the web: a source of thoughtful, fact-filled, amusing, and intellectually satisfying commentary on the foibles of liberalism.…
My Experience with the Culture of No Incentives
by Brad Walters in Opinion
As I write this article, I am sitting in my dorm room in downtown Prague. A mile away is the Prague Castle, where the historical defenestration occurred. Within half a mile is Wenceslas Square, where the Nazis made camp during the occupation of Czechoslovakia.…
Despite the Scandal, the Page Program Should Continue
by Elise Viebeck in Opinion
At 2 a.m. in the Capitol building, little specks of light from the perimeter of the rotunda illuminate the frescoed canopy above that depicts George Washington rising majestically into the clouds. This spectacle often inspires reflection on the enduring strength of American democracy and is best observed in quiet reverence while lying on the marble floor, staring directly up into the heights of the dome… that is, until a yawning security guard says that lying down is not really allowed, and that your boss needs a package picked up in the basement anyways.…
China Threatens Korean Identity
by Belisarius in Opinion
The Chinese and the Koreans have been banging heads over a civilization since the sixth century, which now has grand implications for East Asian politics. The civilization in question is the Kingdom of Koguryo, which covered what is now the majority of the Korean peninsula and part of Chinese-controlled Manchuria.…
What the Studies Tell Us
by Ilan Wurman in Opinion
To many, using an affirmative action policy to ensure "equality of opportunity" seems only fair. Many people, however, are unaware of or simply deny the real flaws behind affirmative action. The foremost argument against it is the implicit unfairness of any policy that discriminates based on race.…
Part III: More Reforms Necessary to Improve the U.S. School System
by Kyle Kinneberg in Opinion
In the previous two issues of the Claremont Independent, I discussed the current state of the U.S. school system and two reforms that are necessary to improve it. Currently, underprivileged students face severe educational disadvantages because of the structure of the education market - a market that the government dominates.…
Pelosi Faces Tough Challenges
by Andy Barr in Opinion
By a unanimous vote, House Democrats have chosen former Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to become the first female speaker of the House when Congress convenes in January. She will lead a small majority of Democrats that is more divided than most realize. Pelosi will also have to deal with a slim Democratic majority in the Senate that will rarely have the 60 members needed for cloture.…
There are Many Ways and Reasons to be Pro-Life
by Katherine Spada in Opinion
Often, pro-life individuals are labeled as strict, religious, and anti-feminist. The organization Feminists for Life attempts to counteract this false stereotype, describing itself as "a nonsectarian, nonpartisan organization that seeks real solutions to the challenges that women face.…
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