Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 30, 2009, 4:40 pm
With the latest response to the IAEA essentially a rebuke to all progress made this year, I get the sneaking suspicion that Iran is up to no good. In fact, it may become another North Korea at this r...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 26, 2009, 3:35 pm
Today, it was revealed that leaders in the Republican Party have circulated a proposal that are essentially the Ten Commandments that any "real Republican" must follow in order to gain support from th...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 25, 2009, 10:20 pm
Today, President Obama decided to go to Copenhagen to personally deliver the American proposal for emissions reductions to the conference that will take place in a few weeks. While the proposal is Am...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 21, 2009, 10:05 pm
Tonight, the Senate moved healthcare reform past a key procedural hurdle; they will begin debate on it after Thanksgiving. Why did this particular vote matter, and just what is next?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 19, 2009, 1:25 pm
Christmas is coming, but unfortunately, the Postal Service made a decision today that means an iconic program is getting the axe.
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 18, 2009, 10:27 pm
Late today, Senator Harry Reid unveiled a broad outline of his plan for healthcare reform in the Senate. Here is a brief summary of key portions of it, and a look at the challenges facing healthcare ...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 17, 2009, 10:38 pm
Remember the secret nuclear facility in Iran that was discovered two months ago? The IAEA has released its report, and it is not good. They are very doubtful as to whether Iran is truly honest. Jus...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 15, 2009, 3:59 pm
Lobbyists have been around forever in American politics. Now, it appears they are trying to increase their influence through the healthcare debate, and the way they are doing it is so obvious it is j...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 13, 2009, 7:40 pm
Apparently, five terrorists from Guantanamo Bay will be going to stand trial in Federal Court in New York. Already, people have lined up on both sides of the issue, but honestly, this is the best new...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 12, 2009, 5:58 pm
There are many different options for what to do in Afghanistan, most of which involve sending more troops. How many should we send, and when can we start bringing them home?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 10, 2009, 9:56 pm
In any national crisis, there is a period when the government asks itself what went wrong, and how to fix it. That has now begun in earnest for the Fort Hood shootings. Were there signs that this wa...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 7, 2009, 10:54 pm
The House of Representatives just passed healthcare reform. I bet you didn't think watching C-Span on a Saturday night (if at all) would be dramatic, but trust me, it was. Aside from the drama o...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 6, 2009, 10:15 pm
Yesterday, a few provisions of the Patriot Act came up for renewal in the House of Representatives. There was also a neat little twist or two to this story.
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 5, 2009, 6:15 pm
Today, an Army Major, Nidal Malik Hasan, opened fire on soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood, a major Army base in Texas, initially killing twelve and injuring 31; one of the injured has since died in ...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 5, 2009, 2:03 pm
An update on the status of health care reform, now that the election madness has died down. The Republicans introduced their proposal while protesting the Democrats', more cost estimates came in,...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 4, 2009, 6:15 pm
Last night, after many of you went to sleep, the elections in New York’s 23rd Congressional District and in Maine were decided. As you have probably heard by now, Bill Owens became the first De...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 3, 2009, 8:16 pm
A survey of the noteworthy contests decided today by voters in New Jersey, Virginia, and a Congressional district in New York. Updated live as I find out more results.
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Nov 1, 2009, 6:19 pm
President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan is set to sail through to a second term now that his chief rival has dropped out of the race. Why are we still supporting this guy?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 30, 2009, 9:54 pm
Mother's Nightclub officially accepted the terms of the settlement offered by the students of Washington University in St. Louis. Will it actually work?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 29, 2009, 12:47 pm
Details of the House of Representatives' healthcare reform bill have been released. Here is a summary of the more important parts; though there is a readers' challenge for the weekend, if you...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 28, 2009, 7:52 pm
The House health care reform bill is about to be announced. Oh, and the public option is still there, but in a more moderate form. With the revival of the public option as a part of health care refo...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 26, 2009, 11:35 pm
Tonight there was a town hall forum on what the next steps in the response to the discrimination against six Washington University in St. Louis students at a Chicago bar. In this post, I boil down th...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 26, 2009, 4:20 pm
Last week, six African-American students were barred from entering a nightclub on their Senior Class trip, after 200 of their friends were admitted. How could the club justify its actions, and was it...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 24, 2009, 11:43 am
Today, President Obama declared swine flu a national emergency. The numbers look bad on paper, but hold on a second; what swine flu?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 21, 2009, 9:14 pm
Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted 20-9 in favor of legislation that would remove the health care insurance industry's exemption from antitrust laws. It still has more to go in the proces...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 20, 2009, 1:53 pm
In a revival worthy of a Monty Python song, the public option is "Not Dead Yet." In all seriousness, it's back, but in a somewhat different shape.
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 19, 2009, 4:28 pm
Today, the Justice Department announced in a memo to federal prosecutors that they will no longer go after people who are using medical marijuana in states where it is legal. No, it is still not lega...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 15, 2009, 1:55 pm
Senator Susan Collins announced she would support the Baucus plan for health care reform. It's a glimmer of progress, but this glimmer is amid the dark clouds of steadfast opposition. We're ...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 13, 2009, 6:46 pm
Well, the Baucus Plan finally passed the Finance Committee. Unfortunately, we're only just getting started.
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 9, 2009, 8:07 pm
Today, President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize. Yes, you read that correctly, and I could hardly believe it either. Did he deserve to win, or was there some sort of ulterior motive?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 8, 2009, 1:57 pm
Representatives Joe Wilson and Alan Grayson have reaped a windfall of contributions from their respective outbursts. So have the parties campaigning to unseat them. Why do we seem to value a lack of...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 6, 2009, 6:18 pm
Today, Senator Baucus pushed back the Finance Committee's vote on his health care reform proposal. This is a very good move by the Senator, but why?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 6, 2009, 12:28 pm
The Swine Flu vaccine is coming. Can states and health providers handle the rush of people?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 2, 2009, 9:07 pm
Today, the I.O.C. voters picked the city to host the 2016 Summer Games.  Rio de Janeiro won, which was hardly surprising given the strength of their bid and the allure of hosting the first Games in S...
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 1, 2009, 8:21 pm
Iran made two major concessions relating to their nuclear program at today's summit in Geneva, Switzerland. Are they bluffing, or is this for-real?
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Charles Herrera posted an article on The New Age of Politics: A College Student's View - Oct 1, 2009, 12:27 pm
Representative Alan Grayson's remarks may have hit the mark with the lack of a GOP healthcare plan, but did he go too far?
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