Politics

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  A look at the conflict between Israel and Palestine

  Dec 4, 2012comments

  When Israel launched air attacks on Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, on Nov. 14, it put the contentious relationship between the two neighbors back in the international spotlight. The attacks, which killed at least 19 and wounded many... read more »

   
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  A CU post-election perspective on women’s issues

  Nov 30, 2012comments

  The election season hype has faded away, replaced with buzz about the need for President Obama to keep his policy promises. One of the most critical topics during the election was the subject of women’s issues, and both parties, in an... read more »

   
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  Photos: One photographer’s long week of politics

  Nov 6, 2012comments

  Editor’s Note: These photos were not picked based on any sort of political preference. Those contained herein are the very best of the four events covered. The choice of including two Obama events versus only one of Romney and Johnson... read more »

   
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  Cartoon: Taking on 2012

  Nov 6, 2012comments

  The opinions represented in this cartoon do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. The CU Independent’s Chelsea Shettler takes on the political season with her view on the election... read more »

   
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  #BoulderGirlProblems: Election

  Nov 6, 2012comments

  We thought this day would never come. Since election season started, Colorado has been more than just the land of ski resorts and altitude sickness. It has also become a political battleground, and us Boulderites have been caught in the cross... read more »

   
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  Election night drinking game

  Nov 5, 2012comments

  The night we have all been waiting for has arrived – election night. Finally someone will be president, and we will no longer be bombarded with questions concerning who we are voting for. Why not celebrate with a nice little drinking game... read more »

   
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  CU students and faculty express support and concern for Amendment 64

  Nov 5, 2012comments

  Amendment 64 has created uproar among  Colorado residents, but a recent poll by Public Policy polling shows 52 percent of the state supporting the amendment. Marijuana has been illegal in the state for almost 75 years since the Marijuana Tax... read more »

   
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  Top people on Twitter to follow on election night

  Nov 5, 2012comments

  With President Obama and Mitt Romney neck-and-neck in the polls heading into election day, many are predicting a long Nov. 6 before a clear winner of the presidency is announced. In an effort to make sure all our readers are well read and entertained... read more »

   
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  Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson speaks at CU Boulder [LIVE VIDEO]

  Oct 29, 2012comments

  Current libertarian presidential candidate, and former New Mexico governor, Gary Johnson is scheduled to speak at 7:00 p.m. in CU Boulder’s Mathematics building (room 100). During this campaign stop, he is expected to speak about being... read more »

   
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  American Feminism: Romney’s missing connection between single-parent households and gun violence

  Oct 22, 2012comments

  The opinions represented in this article do not necessarily represent those of the staff of CUIndependent.com nor any of its sponsors. During last Tuesday’s presidential debate, Governor Mitt Romney tried to explain our country’s problem... read more »