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History holds lessons for public insurance option

By St. Louis Dispatch · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

Back to the future for a public option. Nothing about health care reform has inspired more overheated rhetoric than the so-called public option. Opponents say it would unleash a government juggernaut against which no insurance company could compete.

Supplement regulations need strengthening

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

Next month will mark the 20th anniversary of a mass poisoning in this country that almost everyone has forgotten. But for all Americans who use dietary supplements today, the lessons to be learned from this tragic event are certainly worth remembering. In late 1989, thousands of people across the country purchased pills containing an over-the-counter dietary supplement called Tryptophan – a vital amino acid found in foods like turkey and bananas. What they didn’t know was their pills were contaminated with one of the most lethal human poisons ever created.

Say what you mean and mean what you say

By Hannah Schwab · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

“Women are impossible to understand.” “Men have their own language.” “She speaks in codes.” “He doesn’t listen to a word I say.” We’ve all heard the arguments and probably participated in a few. Personally, I think all people are hard to decipher, no matter the age, gender or native language. And I’m here to say, I think I have a solution to this problem in communication and it’s called … (wait for it) … the truth.

Protect yourself from attacks by ninja squirrels

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Two articles ago I mentioned ninja squirrels without any explanation at all. So, either everyone on campus is aware of them or is too busy with life to e-mail me about something so incredibly mundane.

EMU sports teams deserve better

By Donald Stuckey II · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Earlier this week, I went to get my haircut and grab a bite to eat when I got into another discussion about why we shouldn’t have a football team here at Eastern Michigan University.

McCain supports telecom industry on Net regulation

By David Gomez · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Thanks to the support of millions of Americans, the FCC has moved forward with a pledge to preserve net neutrality.

Letter: Plant in Wixom means first step in creating jobs

By Mark Neisler · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

I was pleased to read that an assembly plant in Wixom is reopening its doors to produce solar panels and energy efficient products (‘Green is the new gold’ in Michigan, Detroit Free Press, 10/11/2009). Wixom’s assembly plant is a good first step towards addressing Michigan’s outrageous unemployment rate.

Federal Reserve needs supervision

By David Gomez · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

One of the best things about America is that our government is required by law to operate openly and honestly.

Budget cuts in education are not a solution

By Marcus Teklemariam · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

As Michigan prepares to establish a balance budget and avoid another government shutdown like 2007, Governor Granholm has made a difficult decision and cut $60 million of school aid to select districts.

Israelis are not oppressing Palestinians

By Sean Podell · Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

I would like to respond to recent articles appearing in The Eastern Echo that concern the Israeli – “Palestinian” conflict.

Save energy to save money, planet

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

As the season changes and the months grow colder, energy efficient thoughts may come to some people’s minds.

How to navigate world of dating

By Andrea Lorfel · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

While walking around campus, I am sure you have seen guys hooting and hollering at girls. Or if you go to a bar and are female, I am sure at one point you have been grabbed or groped and given a cheesy pickup line like, “did it hurt… when you fell from heaven?” Yeah, I’ve gotten that one before.

Political games dooming state's economy, budget

By David Gomez · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

I couldn’t help but notice a flyer I saw on campus the other day. It was a Republican flyer blaming all of Michigan’s recent economic, education and unemployment woes on incumbent Gov.

Student loans ripe for takeover

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

What would you think about a law that saved billions of tax dollars while providing American college students with more affordable, dependable student loans?

Helen Keller was an author and social activist who overcame her profound disabilities to become a leading opponent of war, and a strong advocate for human rights around the world.

Helen Keller fought for more than just disabled

By Kathi Wolfe · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

My eyes teared up on Oct. 7, when I, along with other blind and visually impaired people, felt the statue of Helen Keller that was unveiled that day in the Rotunda of the U.S.

War in Afghanistan too expensive to pursue

By David Gomez · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

This Oct. 7th marked the eighth year our country has spent fighting the war in Afghanistan. This is one of the longest wars we have ever been involved in.

Lazy litterbugs do not respect campus

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

People seem to have a problem with holding on to trash until they can throw it out where it belongs.

'Don't Ask' policy needs more details before being cut

By David Gomez · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

At the annual Human Rights Campaign President Obama pledged to the LGBT community that he would end the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in the military.

Social technology ruining chances of real relationships

By Hannah Schwab · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

I have a bone to pick with technology. I am the first person to admit that I have become addicted to many of the 21st century tech advancements: iTunes, texting and Facebook.

Great Lakes in need of security

By Tom Brandt · Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009

When we think of Michigan, many of us conjure up an image of a broken down, rust-belt economy, or a dysfunctional Detroit government or perhaps even the wonderfully evocative label “Militiagan.” But when I think of our state, I picture beautiful blue bodies of fresh water extending out to every horizon.

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