Entertainment | #the education debate #books How great is ‘great literature’ if it needs to be studied to be understood? Does studying The Greats enhance or diminish their impact?
Politics | #United Nations The Perspective on the United Nations (UN) The organization is vital international relationships, but it has also experienced many failures over the years.
Living | The Big Debates | #the gun control debate Is gun control justified or an infringement of our rights? Is it a social question, a cultural one, or a political debate?
Biz/Tech | #The economy debate Do Unions bring positive change or create more harm than good? Do they combat or contribute to worker exploitation they are meant to fight against?
Living | #career #The career debate Should We Ban Unpaid Internships? Is it a way to get a foot in the door or a form of cheap labor in coveted industries?
Living | #mental health Sigmund Freud: A timeless genius or overrated? Are Sigmund Freud's contributions to the field of psychoanalysis as significant as we've been taught to think?
Living | #feminism Should Women Serve in Combat Units? Does this add value or potential danger to the military?
Living | #the education debate The Perspective on School Uniforms Do they improve learning or limit self-expression and burden parents' wallets?
Politics | #history #ethics Should Christopher Columbus be honored or renounced? National Treasure or International Blemish?
Living | #color #anthropology Is Color Perception a Universal Human Experience? We cannot know how any one person really perceives or understands color.
Living School Choice: Should public funds go toward any education? Does competition produce better schools, or is sending children to unregulated schools a gamble with public monies?
Entertainment | #Theater #movies Back to the Future: Musical or Movie. Which is better? The movie is a classic, with rich storytelling and action, while the musical is full of life and music. Which is better?
Living | The Big Debates | #the environment debate Should we depend on fossil fuels or renewable energy? Oil, natural gas, coal, solar power and wind energy. Which paves the way to our future?
Living | #The career debate #parenthood Should America adopt paid maternity leave nationwide? Is it money well spent?
Politics | The Big Debates | #terrorism Should We Negotiate with Terrorists? A choice between two bad options is still an important choice
Living | The Big Debates | #the education debate Does Homework Help or Hinder Learning? Is it necessary for reinforcing and building academic skills, or does it put needless strain on parents and students?
Politics | The Big Debates | #the death penalty debate Is the Death Penalty Justified or Should It Be Abolished? Given the moral complexities and depth of emotions involved, the death penalty is an age-old controversial debate.
Living | #the education debate #high school Should We Distribute Condoms in High Schools? Is it the responsibility of a school or of the parents to educate their teens about safe sex?
Biz/Tech | #startups Start Your Startup after School or Get Some Full-Time Experience First? Are there lessons to be gained from the workplace or is taking the entrepreneurial plunge more prudent?
Sports | #professional sports Is MMA too dangerous? Is MMA any more dangerous than boxing or other contact sports?
Politics | #foreign policy #Drones The Perspective on Drone Strikes A necessary evil or just plain evil?
Living | #pets Cats or Dogs: Who Makes a Better Companion? Are you a cat person or a dog person? Not sure? Here are some points to help you decide.
Living | #the education debate Is College Worth It? Does higher education still live up to its mission of imparting knowledge and molding the future?
Living | #mental health Are Antidepressants a Good Solution? Are they helpful in treating depression or are they capable of causing more harm than good?
Living | #the education debate Redshirting: Should Parents Delay Kindergarten for a Year? Extra time at home may give children a developmental advantage, but are there long-term downsides?
Biz/Tech | #finance Are Small-Change Investment Apps Worth Using? They make investing in the stock market easier and more accessible, but do they provide long-term advantages?
Living | #filter bubbles #politics Can People Change Their Minds? Is it possible for people to be swayed from long-held views?
Biz/Tech | #tech giants Are Smart Homes a Smart Idea? Do the benefits of living in a digitally connected and automated home outweigh the drawbacks and risks?
Entertainment | #music #Theater Hamilton – overrated or worth the hype? Is the Broadway hit truly deserving of all of its accolades?
Politics | The Big Debates | #the nuclear debate #WW2 The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: plain evil or a necessary evil? In August 1945, two Japanese cities became synonymous with nuclear destruction and the human aptitude for it.
Living | #health #drugs The Perspective on Ayahuasca: Is it worth trying? While it may provide a transformative experience, it can also have adverse side effects.
Sports | #college sports Should College Athletes Get Paid? It's big business but not necessarily for the athletes on the field.
Entertainment | #sci-fi #DC Comics #Marvel Comics The Perspective on Comic-Con: Is It Worth Attending? Has this event, free of judgement and bursting with creativity, grown too commercial and mainstream?
Living | #the nutrition debate #health Is Obesity a Disease? One in every three Americans are classified as overweight or obese. Is it in their favor to call obesity a disease?
Entertainment | Living | #Disney #parenting Disney Animated Films – Are they good for children? Do they encourage acceptance or promote insensitive stereotypes?
Sports | #tennis Is Roger Federer the best tennis player of all time? He is undoubtedly great, but is he the greatest tennis player of all time?
Living | #africa #volunteering Service Trips Abroad: Harmful or Helpful? Are they more about the communities in need or the volunteers themselves?
Sports | #soccer #MONDIAL 2018 Can Soccer be the next big American sport? Soccer is the most popular sport everywhere but in the US. Will demographic shifts change that?
Living | #the nutrition debate Is a Hotdog a Sandwich? Weigh in on the debate that got NFL players, chefs and academics all hot and bothered.
Entertainment | #television Is Binge-Watching a harmless or helpful activity? It may provide a better viewing experience, but there are potential health risks involved.
Sports | #basketball Throwback – Which is the best NBA draft EVER: 1984 or 1996? Battle of the legends: Team Jordan, Hakeem, Barkley and Stockton or team Bryant, Nash, Allen and Walker?
Living | Politics | #political discourse The Perspective on Political Correctness Is PC culture making us more sensitive to others or afraid to speak to anyone who might think differently than we do?
Politics | #the America debate Should the US intervene militarily in foreign conflicts? US intervention overseas is never ideal and usually complicated, but the alternatives may be worse.
Living | #parenting Should You Travel Overseas with Small Kids? Will they benefit from such an experience or is it a waste of money?
Living | #parenting Should parents send kids to sleepaway camp? While it can provide kids with fun, life-altering summer experiences, it may not be ideal for every family.
Sports | #NHL Should the NHL ban fighting in hockey? Here are three reasons for why the violence should be stopped and three reasons why it shouldn`t.
Living | #animal rights The perspective on Zoos Do zoos help save animals' lives or lower their quality of life?
Living | #ethics #terrorism Are Humans Inherently Violent? Can we end violence, or will it forever be part of the human experience?
Living | Sports | #feminism Should women compete against men in sports? Would it change the nature of professional sports for good or for bad?
