In today’s news, terrorist attacks strike New Dehli; archeologists find important evidence of evolution; DADT will officially be repealed September 20; and GOP supporters are asking if Perry worked for Gore’s campaign. In entertainment news, Ben & Jerry’s comes out with a ‘Schwetty Balls’ flavor; Nick Jonas is taking on Broadway; and Reese Witherspoon has [...]

The question begs: are any progressives happy with the last minute debt deal?; the Chinese government has decided to allay its people’s anger with a “media blackout;” friends say the Norway killer is bizarrely obsessed with his appearance; a Mexican drug cartel member has admitted to over 1,500 murders; and new evidence could reveal the [...]

How do you hire, train and work with a seemingly fragile generation? Darren Hardy, publisher of Success magazine, gives his insight on his time spent with the rising generation and our organization. While this may have been written about us and our peers please read it anyhow. Understanding other’s criticisms of our work ethic is a vital aspect of  developing a healthy professional and social life. -LE

An ex-NSA executive escapes jail time with a plea deal, the U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates questions the future of our NATO alliance.  Voter ID laws may become more strict in Maine and North Carolina, Iowa Senator Shawn Hamerlinck tells student leaders to “go home,” Millennials are fighting with [...]

This morning Rock the Vote released its first ever voting system scorecard- a 50 state analysis of laws and policies that have an impact on young voters’ access to the political process. Unfortunately, this scorecard reveals that young Americans are being left out of the democratic process because of outdated voter registration practices, barriers encountered [...]