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    Not knowing what this type of journalist was, I looked it up. Later, I learned that “Op-Ed” means his articles appear to be the opposite of the editorial page and consist primarily of commentary and special features. Bruni had provided commentary on various subjects;, including politics, culture, social issues, and education. One article…

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    The unflappable chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) is widely considered to be the most successful investor of the 20th century and still going strong in the 21st. Not only is Warren Buffett a successful businessman, but also a great author, philanthropist and inspiration to many people, not to mention among the wealthiest people on the planet. His decades of investing wizardry and success also make him one of the most followed investors in the world. Not surprising, as it…

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    False Dichotomies

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    In the op-ed article, “Heavy price of defense spending cuts,” Mr. Hanson weakly argues that a policy promoting a reduction in government spending results in holistic outcomes for society. In doing so, Hanson commits two significant thinking shortcomings by presenting both a false dichotomy and false cause fallacy. This essay will analyze the thinking shortcomings and their impact on policy development as it pertains to government spending. Hanson’s argument on the implication of budget cuts and…

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    am out of their house. I have reached an age to understand where my parents are coming from now, and why my parents went through my phone, computer, and diary’s as often as they did; they were just doing their job as my caregiver. In the op-ed article “The Undercover Parent,” by Harlan Coben (2008) claims that spyware is a great way to monitor their children’s internet activity. Coban identifies both the positive and negative options of how spyware can be used to watch over teenagers…

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    Against Dress Code

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    Affordability, increased focused and equality for all! By eliminating the current dress code and replacing it with uniforms we can finally create a more welcoming school environment for students of all kinds. In terms of affordability, the average cost of a school uniforms is between $100-125 according to howmuchisit.org a company that uses sources such as the Wall street journal, Bloomberg and CNN. According to teenage research unlimited, the average amount of money female students spend on…

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    George Soros Refugees

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    describes as the inability of various entities, including governments to come up with effective policies to handle refugees. This incapacity has contributed to the unending human misery and political instability. Soros echoed the same sentiments in an Op-Ed that appeared in the Wall Street Journal on September 6, 2016. To stem the refugee and migrant crisis, governments and the private sector alike need to be at the forefront of developing a sustainable social and physical support…

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    Donald Trump Media Bias

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    Before reading the articles I think the issue media bias will be a controversial topic. The articles appear to be op-ed pieces and their commentary will be directed towards the republican nominee political candidate Donald Trump. The first piece: The Mystery of Trump, Partially Explained, by Paul Berman gives the reader an idea of the current state of journalism. Paul Berman begins with a series of rhetorical questions, wondering how they failed to see this campaign coming and how America could…

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    and it must be liked by a large audience. In terms of live theatre, the measurements we can apply to gauge “popularity” encompass different mediums. As stated in the article, Hamilton has “been the stuff of encomiums in both fashion magazines and op-ed columns” for several months.Therefore, one medium from which to measure a play’s popularity is the degree to which a play appears on magazines, blogs, etc. Another obvious type of measurement is the numbers of ticket sales and whether or not…

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    “When Life Asks for Everything” In this editorial, David Brooks, an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, provides us with the insight for two models of human development. The first being what Aristotle called, “ The Four Kinds of Happiness”. This theory simply states that our happiness comes from specific interactions with people and material goods. For example, material pleasure including having nice clothes or a fancy car will ultimately yield far less happiness than helping someone obtain…

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    Elinor Burkett’s article What Makes a Woman addresses the topic of gender stereotyping. She emphasizes the need to erase the difference between the definitions of what makes a man and what makes a woman. Due to her status as a woman, and one who has gone through gender studies, Burkett has considerable ethos behind her claim, along with support from anecdotes that build upon the pathos utilized throughout her article. However, while Burkett’s use of pathos strongly supports her argument, as does…

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