Military Benefits For Same-Sex Couples Blocked At State Level

Comments (3) | Chuck Hagel, Defense of Marriage Act, doma, egypt military, gay marriage, homosexuality, Politics, same sex marriage, sexuality, Supreme Court

Ryan Shaw
Staff Reporter

Military couple at gay pride festival

See how Republican governors are using the National Guard to deny rights to same-sex couples.

Tel-Aviv Ranks Second In Start-Ups In The World

Ryan Shaw
Staff Reporter

Tel-Aviv is open for business. Image via Creative Commons

Look out Silicon Valley, Tel-Aviv isn't messing around.

Greek Row And University Conflicts Are Nothing New

Ryan Shaw
Staff Reporter

USC Greek Row Via Creative Commons

A look back at previous bans on The Row.

United Healthcare Workers West Works To Bring Awareness To Obamacare Eligibility

Comments (0) | affordable care act, afl-cio, Health, Obamacare, SEIU-UHW

Ryan Shaw
Staff Reporter

Groups see Obamacare differently.

Hackerspace: A Growing Phenomenon Within L.A.’s Start-up Scene

Comments (1) | 3-d printing, 3D printing in LA, hackerspace LA, Los Angeles, silicon beach, silicon valley, start-up, startups LA, tech, Technology, Technology

Ryan Shaw
Staff Reporter

The hackers are coming.

Message From The Senate To America: Democracy Be Damned

Comments (3) | background checks, democracy, Democrats, filibuster, Gun Control, gun control legislation, Gun Violence, guns, Opinion, President Obama, representative government, Republicans, Senate

Ryan Shaw
Guest Contributor

(Elvert Barnes, Creative Commons)

If the Senate cared about the will of the people, the background check bill would have passed.

Wednesday Night Hype: Week 13 In Fantasy Football

Comments (0) | fantasy football, Sports, Wednesday Night Hype Week 13, Week 13 fantasy football advice

Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Daniel X. O'Neil, Creative Commons)

Some thoughts for Week 13 in Fantasy Football.

The Origin Of The Term "Fiscal Cliff" And What It Means

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Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Medill DC, Creative Commons)

Why is the "Fiscal Cliff" a big deal?

Monday Morning Brew: Reflections On Week 11 In Fantasy Football

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Ryan Shaw
Columnist

How did Week 10 in Fantasy Football go?

Monday Morning Brew: Reflections On Week 10 In Fantasy Football

Comments (0) | fantasy football, Sports, week 10 fantasy rankings, week 9 fantasy advice, who to start week 10 fantasy

Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Daniel X. O'Neil, Creative Commons)

How did week 9 in fantasy football go?

Still Undecided? Read This Before You Vote

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Ryan Shaw
Columnist

Steve Garfield

It’s been four years since we’ve seen each other, but it’s that time to make a decision again.

Monday Morning Brew: Reflections On Week 9 In Fantasy Football

Comments (0) | Sports, Sports, week 9 fantasy advice, week 9 fantasy rankings, who to start week 9 fantasy

Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Daniel X. O'Neil, Creative Commons)

Doug Martin monster game, McFadden injury, and more.

Monday Morning Brew: Reflections On Week 8 In Fantasy Football

Comments (0) | Sports, Sports, week 8 fantasy advice, week 8 fantasy rankings, who to start week 8 fantasy

Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Daniel X. O'Neil, Creative Commons)

What happened with my team in Week 8 of Fantasy Football?

Why Obama's Campaign Performance Has Declined

(Barack Obama, Creative Commons)

Obama in 2012 is very different from Obama in 2008, and not in a good way.

Wednesday Night Hype: Salvage Your Fantasy Season In Week 8 Of Fantasy Football

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Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Daniel X. O'Neil, Creative Commons)

Trade strategies for your ailing team in Week 8 of Fantasy Football.

Third Debate: Romney Takes Apologetic Stance Toward China

Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Barack Obama, Creative Commons)

Romney's atitude likely stems from the corporate culture of global capitalism.

Monday Morning Brew: Reflections On Week 7 In Fantasy Football

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Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Daniel X. O'Neil, Creative Commons)

This week in fantasy football: buy low on McFadden, Alfred Morris becomes a must-start.

Wednesday Night Hype: Avoid These Mistakes In Week 7 Of Fantasy Football

Comments (0) | Sports, week 7 fantasy advice, week 7 fantasy rankings, who to start week 7 fantasy

Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Daniel X. O'Neil, Creative Commons)

Avoiding bad trades, who to start, and other Fantasy Football advice.

How Obama Can Rebound During Tuesday's Debate

Comments (0) | 2012 election, Barack Obama, debate 2012, Election 2012, mitt romney, Obama Debate 2, Obama debate strategy, Opinion, presidential campaigns, Presidential Debates, Presidential Debates 2012, Presidential Election

Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Becky F, Creative Commons)

Obama should whip out these strategies.

Monday Morning Brew: Reflections On Week 6 In Fantasy Football

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Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Daniel X. O'Neil, Creative Commons)

Another wild week in fantasy: did my team survive the storm?

Endeavour’s Wild Ride Through South L.A.: A Personal Experience

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Ryan Shaw
Columnist

(Greg Dean)

PHOTOS: It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and one I will never forget.

Presidential Debate 2012: How Romney Can Come Out The Winner

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Ryan Shaw
Columnist

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This is the winning strategy the Romney Campaign needs to embrace.

Goldman Sachs Gives More To Democrats Than You Think

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Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

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Corporate money in politics is at an all time high for both parties.

How Progressives Can Win The Corporate Tax Battle

Comments (3) | corporate tax, Exxon Mobil, inequality, Opinion, progressives, taxes

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Steve Snodgrass, Creative Commons)

Why are our politicians protecting profitable suppliers at the expense of consumers?

The Importance Of Culture Shouldn't Be Underestimated

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Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Courtesy of PSA)

Cultural tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry for good reason.

Crazy Church In Pennsylvania Kidnaps Teens To Teach Them A Lesson

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Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Creative Commons)

What were they thinking?

Obamacare: Democrats Embracing The Term Is A Big Mistake

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Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Creative Commons)

The battle over the word "Obamacare" puts Democrats in a tight spot.

Kony 2012: My Generation Only Cares About Human Rights When It's Trending On Twitter

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Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Ryan Shaw)

Kony 2012 showed us how shallow we really are.

Trayvon Martin Case: 911 Audio Tapes Emerge, Zimmerman Should Be Arrested

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Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Courtesy)

How much do police need before they make an arrest?

Rising Gas Prices Have Huge Psychological Effect On Consumers

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Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(marsmet501, Creative Commons)

Just anticipating apocalyptically high gas prices will slow consumer spending.

Republican Date Night: Who Did Lady GOP Choose?

Comments (0) | gop nomination, mitt romney, Opinion, Rick Santorum, Super Tuesday, Super Tuesday 2012 results

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Gage Skidmore, Creative Commons)

Romney is still underwhelming.

IBM Cooperation With Hitler, Nazis During Holocaust Shows How Corporations Think

Comments (1) | Citizens United, Corporations Are People, Edwin Black, Federal Ethics Commission, Hitler, Holocaust, IBM, Opinion, Super PACs

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Courtesy)

Corporations have one sole purpose—to make money.

Student Organization, Moneythink, Fights To End Poverty

Comments (0) | ending poverty, entreprenuership, financial litteracy, Moneythink, Opinion, USC, White House, white house champions of change campus challenge

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Courtesy)

Moneythink is helping disadvantaged high school students manage their money in innovative ways.

Santorum Would Make A Great VP For Romney

Comments (0) | Debates, GOP, mitt romney, nomination, Opinion, Romney nomination, Santorum, Santorum chances

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Gage Skidmore, Creative Commons)

How would a Romney/Santorum ticket stack up against Obama?

Iran, U.S. Need Diplomacy, Not War, To Solve Nuclear Problem

Comments (2) | IAEA, iran nuclear weapons, iran nukes, iran war talks, Middle East, Nation and World

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(futureatlas.com, Creative Commons)

Notice the price of gas lately? Things could get a lot worse very quickly if the U.S. isn't careful.

Santorum Wins Reflect Disapproval Of Gingrich, Romney

Comments (0) | Colorado, GOP primaries, Minnesota, missouri, newt gingrich, Opinion, Rick Santorum, Santorum, strategy

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

Rick Santorum came from behind this week in the nomination race. Romney and Gingrich took note. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)

Here's what Newt and Mitt need to do to save face.

Clint Eastwood 2012 Super Bowl Ad Attacked By Republicans (VIDEO)

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Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(gdcgraphics, Creative Commons)

The Chrysler ad is being slammed by Republicans.

Why Young People Like Ron Paul

Comments (0) | 2012 election, GOP, Government Intervention, Less Government, Opinion, Republicans, Ron Paul, youth vote

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Gage Skidmore, Creative Commons)

Read why the oldest GOP candidate is attracting the youngest voters.

After Florida Win, Romney Still Has A Lot To Worry About

Comments (0) | Florida, florida primary, gingrich, GOP debate, mitt romney, National, Nevada, newt gingrich, Romney, Ron Paul, Santorum

Ryan Shaw
Columnist

Newt's not going anywhere.

Meet ACTA: It's Like SOPA And PIPA On Steroids

Comments (35) | ACTA, Censorship SOPA, eu, First Amendment Rights, Google, Liberty, piracy, SOPA

Ryan Shaw
Staff Columnist

(Screenshot)

How you can act to stop the new legislation.