Olivia Puerta

Olivia graduated from Stanford University in 2008 with a major in Public Policy and a minor in Philosophy. She is interested in many domestic policy issues, including healthcare, education, government transparency, environment, media policy, criminal justice and consumer protection. In her free time, Olivia enjoys reading, the outdoors, theater and singing.

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Merry Gaffe-mas: Top 5 GOP Candidate Gaffes

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Lookism: Should We Ban Discrimination Based on Bad Looks?

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The Pros and Cons of Government-Funded Preschool

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Farm Subsidies No Longer A Sacred Cow

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News Corp. Scandal Heats Up Media Consolidation Debate

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Is Your Shampoo Safe? It's Time to Regulate the Cosmetics Industry

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The Drawbacks of NPR Being Radio Silenced