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Ready, Set, Vote: No Kings 4 Is Here
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Democracy is not a spectator sport. Whether you want to exercise your right to vote, join a protest, call your elected officials, run for office, or keep tabs on the week’s hottest issues and protests, the Contrarian has you covered.
Journalism in Action
An Inside Look at an Exiled Russian Journalist Targeted as a ‘Foreign Agent’
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Julia Loktev didn’t set out to capture history when she traveled to Russia in the fall of 2021, with the idea of documenting the experiences of her friend Anna “Anya” Nemzer, who was then a host at TV Rain, the country’s last remaining independent TV channel.
Disparity in College Sports
Starting with 16 Straight Road Games Underlines the Imbalances in College Sports
By Carron J. Phillips
While the ‘Protect College Sports Act’ garners attention, an HBCU basketball program exemplifies the divide between the haves and the have-nots.
Re the mention of term limits on Coffee with the Contrarians:
Missouri has term limits for Missouri State Senators and Reps, and it hasn’t led to better legislation or policies. Those elected have their sights on their ensuing lobbying career, and know the exact timeframe they have to set it up; they don’t have their focus on the people who elected them. Don’t be fooled into thinking that term limits are a magic bullet. Age limits are a better alternative.
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