Alex Goldberg

Bio

I am a sophomore Politics major at Earlham College in Richmond, IN. Yeah!!!!!
Vijay Singh Steroids: Golfer Not Suspended for Deer Antler Spray
By Alex Goldberg
Some of you may remember a minor controversy that broke out just before the recent Super Bowl; one involving the victorious Baltimore Ravens’ linebacker/captain/leader/prophet/mascot/resident lunatic Ray Lewis. The issue stemmed from questions…
James McCormick Convicted of Selling Fake Bomb Detectors
By Alex Goldberg
British businessman James McCormick was convicted on charges of fraud last week in London. McCormick had been charged with selling dowsing wands, essentially antennae attached to a plastic handle, to the Iraqi military as devices that could detect…
Mark Sanford Debates Cardboard Cutout Of Nancy Pelosi
By Alex Goldberg
Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) is slipping behind in the latest polls coming out of the South Carolina Senatorial race. Down by roughly nine points, former Governor Sanford has to count his victories when they come, no matter how small. As such, it should…
North Korea War: Turns Out It's Not Fun to Live in North Korea
By Alex Goldberg
It’s certainly not a great time to be in North Korea right now. In addition to teetering precariously on the brink of a war with neighboring South Korea as well as generally facing international condemnation, with a leader who chooses to put his…
A Well Deserved Breakup Letter to the Worst Congress in History
By Alex Goldberg
Dear 112th Congress, (Yes, all 535 of you.) Hey, now, what’s that look for? I just wanna, you know, talk about some … well, issues I've been having lately. Let me first say that we have had some great times together, the civil rights act was wild,…
Obama Budget Plan: President in No Man's Land For Upsetting Both Sides
By Alex Goldberg
President Obama’s budget plan has been met with some criticism. The new budget, which has made some concessions to both Republicans and Democrats in the form of tax and spending cuts, has been widely criticized by both the far left and the right.…
Need to Know Act: California Bill Could Force Companies to Disclose That They're Sharing Your Info
By Alex Goldberg
Major internet media conglomerates such as Facebook and TechAmerica recently announced their opposition to a bill that would make such companies obligated to disclose any personal data that they have collected as well as who they have been sharing…
Jewish Students Union: Should Twitter Give France the Personal Information Of Anti-Semitic Tweeters?
By Alex Goldberg
France’s Union of Jewish Students (UEJF) has recently announced that it will be pursuing a lawsuit against Twitter based on the website's lack of compliance with regard to a recent ruling by a French court. The group is demanding €38.5 million ($50…
Rand Paul 2016? Libertarian Takes More Moderate Position On Military Bases
By Alex Goldberg
This year has been a very good year for Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), who has been elevated into the media spotlight as a champion of libertarian and Tea Party politics. Like his father Ron Paul, Rand has made a name for himself as a staunch opponent…
Passover Guide, For the Broke, Unemployed College Student
By Alex Goldberg
Like any nice Jewish boy, I am somewhat familiar with the Jewish high holiday of Passover. Passover is a week-long celebration that occurs every spring commemorating the Hebrew exodus from Egypt. Some notable Passover traditions include eating…
Maryland Medical Marijuana Bill One Step Closer to Becoming Law
By Alex Goldberg
On Monday, the Maryland House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize medically approved marijuana use in the state by a margin of 108 votes to 28. It will now proceed to the Senate where it will be debated and voted on, possibly as soon as…
Mitch McConnell 2014: Challengers Emerge From All Sides
By Alex Goldberg
Mitch McConnell has long been a mainstay in the Republican Party. As the long-time Senate Republican Party leader, McConnell has been among the most vocal critics of the Obama administration and the Democratic Party, and is considered to be among…
Eric Harroun: An American Rebel in Syria
By Alex Goldberg
When you see his photograph, Eric Harroun looks like a typical, 30 year old American male. He used to work at a mortgage company in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. According to his myspace page he likes to listen to Sublime and the Beastie Boys,…
Nathan Safferstein, Manhattan Project Agent, Dies
By Alex Goldberg
Nathan Safferstein, a U.S. counterintelligence agent assigned to the "Manhattan Project" designed by the U.S. Armed forces to produce the atomic bomb during WWII, died Tuesday night in the Bronx at age 92 after battling a prolonged illness according…