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February 7, 2017
When Do Consumer Boycotts Work?
Uber, Starbucks, Budweiser. These are just a few of the brands that have faced recent consumer boycotts for supposedly political stances.
Recent Discussions
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January 30, 2017
New Terms for Nafta?
If the Trump administration is going to renegotiate the North American trade deal, what should and shouldn't be on the table?
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January 19, 2017
Media in the Age of Trump
With a president antagonistic to them, and disdainful of the truth, American journalists face a great challenge. How should they respond?
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January 18, 2017
From Their Pens to Donald Trump’s Ear
Former presidential speechwriters make suggestions for the Inaugural Address.
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January 17, 2017
Western States, Federal Land
House Republicans made it easier to transfer public lands to local authorities, a move Trump's Interior Department appointee has opposed.
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January 11, 2017
Was BuzzFeed Right to Publish the Accusations Against Trump?
Other news outlets had the material, but the contents, which contained inflammatory accusations against the president-elect, are unverified.
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January 11, 2017
Corporate Responsibility for Distracted Driving
Should it be a company's responsibility to make social media and other distracting phone apps unworkable when they are used in a …
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January 9, 2017
Can India Put an End to Identity Politics?
Will an Indian Supreme Court ruling banning appeals to caste, race and religion create greater equality or undermine Indian democracy?
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January 9, 2017
Women and Their March on Washington
Is this first national demonstration in response to the election of Donald J. Trump truly a useful endeavor?
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January 4, 2017
Is a Higher Standard Needed for Campus Sexual Assault Cases?
Is the current standard of proof that must be met fair to students?
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December 29, 2016
Does Empathy Guide or Hinder Moral Action?
Is empathy or rationality the key to being a good person?
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December 28, 2016
Should Foreign Language Classes Be Mandatory in College?
A Princeton University proposal would require students to study a language other than English, even if they are already proficient in a …
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December 27, 2016
Should the U.S. Embassy Be Moved From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?
The location has long been a diplomatic thorn in the American-Israeli relationship.
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December 22, 2016
Since the Fall of the Soviet Union
In the 25 years that have passed since Dec. 25, 1991, what opportunities to redefine world order were missed by the United …
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December 21, 2016
Should Couples Get Prenups for Their Ideas?
Millennials are more interested in protecting intellectual property than cash as they head to the altar.
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December 20, 2016
Can Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Work?
While few question the need for such investment, many have questioned how he would finance it and what it would fund.
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December 19, 2016
Donald Trump and the C.I.A.
Is skepticism of an agency that's made mistakes wise or dangerous?
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December 14, 2016
Can Trump Get Tough With China?
President-elect Trump has said the U.S. is too accommodating to China and that the One China policy could be negotiable.
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December 13, 2016
The Most Talked-About Debates of 2016
Here are the 10 discussions that got the most readers to weigh in with their comments.
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December 12, 2016
Can Trump and His Team Fix Obamacare?
Are Republican plans to repeal and replace, or simply delay, health care law the right approach?
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December 9, 2016
Will Trump Find the E.P.A. Isn’t Just for Tree Huggers?
Will the president-elect and his new environmental head have public support if they try to dismantle regulations?
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December 8, 2016
Is It Fair to Ban Public Housing Tenants From Smoking?
Federal officials enacted such a ban to protect public health but, in doing so, restricted what tenants could do in their own …
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December 7, 2016
Can Congress Lift the Presidential Conflict of Interest Exemption?
Federal law exempts Donald Trump from financial conflict of interest statutes. Should that change?
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December 6, 2016
Is It Wrong to Have a General Run the Pentagon?
The law bars officers from being defense secretary for seven years after service. For Gen. James Mattis, Congress must pass a waiver.
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December 5, 2016
Is Artificial Intelligence Taking Over Our Lives?
From driverless cars and smart robots to drones and computer chess champions, is technology making our lives better?
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December 1, 2016
Do Sanctuary Cities Have a Right to Defy Trump?
Many major U.S. cities will shield immigrants from severe federal policy, despite President-elect Trump's threats to strip funding.
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November 29, 2016
Does Medicare Need to Be Reformed?
Congressional Republicans are eager to move forward with their longtime goal of privatizing the government health care program for the elderly.
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November 28, 2016
Is Digital Connectedness Good or Bad for People?
People of all ages are spending more and more time online. Does this trend improve lives or hurt them?
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November 23, 2016
Is Criticism of Identity Politics Racist or Long Overdue?
Some complain of being unfairly accused of bigotry. Others say discrimination needs to be directly addressed.
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November 22, 2016
How to Stop the Spread of Fake News
What can social media companies do to prevent misinformation from proliferating online?
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November 21, 2016
Should the President Be Able to Block You on Twitter?
One way of avoiding offensive people on Twitter is to block them from following you. Should a president be able to do …
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