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Where Are the Shadowy Criminal Masterminds?
by Alex Knapp

Literature is full of shadowy criminal masterminds whose identities are unknown or only guessed at. So why don’t they exist in real life?

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by Jon Stonger
Eurydice Redux

“I’ll remember that song even after 100 years in the Prince’s bed,” she whispered in his ear. “Even after I die.”

by Brian Knapp
AFI’s Ten Top Tens: Mystery

The fourth article in our examination of AFI’s Ten Top Tens investigates the mystery genre.

by Tom Traina
The Next Supreme Court Justice

As the election draws nearer, we begin our first look at what type of Supreme Court nominations that John McCain and Barack Obama might make.

by Jon Stonger
Should America Slow Down?

As gas prices have been steadily rising, some politicians have suggested going back to a national speed limit of 55mph. Is that a good idea? In the words of Homer Simpson, “No way.”

Law
by Mark Stonger
A Mistrial of Psychology

The idea that the legal system needs reform because jurors are more likely to believe a criminal charge than not isn’t supported by the evidence.

by Alex Knapp
Love Is Not a Dysfunction

Orson Scott Card recently declared that homosexuality is a “reproductive dysfunction.” This conclusion simply does not possess merit.

by Alex Knapp
President Biden?

When a vice presidential nominee is announced, the analysis of that choice centers around how the nominee will affect the campaign. This is not the right aspect of the choice to analyze.

by Brian Knapp
Lot for Sale

“The meek shall inherit the Earth,” he whispered. “Then sell it for profit.”

by Brian Knapp
AFI’s Ten Top Tens: Sports

As the Olympics draw to a close, we continue our series examining the AFI Ten Top Tens by looking at the genre of sports movies.

by Jon Stonger
Do Cheaters Make Better Politicians?

Sex scandals have been a part of American democracy since the founding of the republic. Given that, could it be that unfaithful politicians make for better leaders?

by Alex Knapp
What Kind of Experience Makes a Good President?

The issue of experience has dominated the 2008 Presidential campaign. But what kind of experience has historically paved the way for a successful presidency?

Law
by Tom Traina
Absolutely Scrabulous

Hasbro’s recent lawsuit against the Facebook application Scrabulous appears to be unfounded under American theories of intellectual property law.

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