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14 #NotDying4WallStreet Tweets Totally Worth Investing Your Quarantined Time In

Governor Dan Patrick of Texas stated, "My message is: let's get back to work, let's get back to living...don't sacrifice the country, don't do that."

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14 #NotDying4WallStreet Tweets Totally Worth Investing Your Quarantined Time In

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On Twitter, the hashtag #NotDying4WallStreet has taken off as Americans are beginning to think this is an effort to get people back into their daily routines and back to work. Donald Trump tweeted:

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Politics and Activism

Politics Won't Cause The Fall Of America, Greed Will

We need to start using common sense or risk being consumed by money.

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There are many things that scare Americans on a daily basis. These include failure, clowns, heights, snakes, the IRS, final exams, and an extremely unstable U.S. President. However, there is a more terrifying force that is inescapable and seems to be unstoppable: dark money. It's as disgusting and threatening to this nation as the politicians that use it.

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Robert Kraft's Prostitution Scandal Will Tarnish The New England Patriots Dynasty Forever

Despite their recent Super Bowl LIII victory, New England's legacy is once again spoiled.

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Robert Kraft's Prostitution Scandal Will Tarnish The New England Patriots Dynasty Forever

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When news broke last Friday of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's involvement in a Floridian human trafficking ring, my jaw dropped.

I showed my girlfriend, whose family is from the Northeast, the headline. "Look what just happened to your Patriots." The gravity of the situation didn't hit home for her in quite the same fashion it did for me.

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Lifestyle

8 Things That Happened In 2008 That Makes Us Feel Old

It seemed like yesterday, and I wish I could go back.

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8 Things That Happened In 2008 That Makes Us Feel Old

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2008 was 10 years ago.

That's all you have to say to make people feel old. For some, it was a simpler time, before social media exploded and we weren't capable of communicating and learning via technology the way we do now. For others, it was a worse time, and suddenly the world they took for granted was lost for good and could never be recaptured.

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Student Life

20 Things Every Political Science Major Will Be Able To Relate To

"For those of us who know politics is not a game, but an earnest business." -Winston Churchill

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Being a political science major takes a special kind of spirit. You live in a constant state of frustration, anger, confusion, and sadness due to some of the ignorance you have witnessed in the world. It's hard for us to believe there are people out in the world who don't think about politics 24/7 like we do. People think it's a joke major but they aren't the ones writing 8-20 pages to try and convince their professor that adopting Marxism is not the most successful way to run a society or that Socrates was a lunatic. It's not for everyone but for us who have followed this life trail, it is everything. We love our country and are proud to be Americans. We chose this major so that we can become well educated civilians who can eventually lead America into further greatness. If you're a poli sci major, you'll find these 20 things extremely relatable.

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Politics and Activism

Whitney Herd, The Founder Of 'Bumble' And 9 Other Female Business Leaders You've Probably Never Heard Of

Because representation matters. Bringing back #WCW.

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We've all heard of Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and countless other men in business. They're household names for a reason; they're all successful, wealthy and have made a significant contribution to society. They also all have something else in common: they're all dudes.

I'm not trying to take away from what they've accomplished, because of the each of the men named and more has undoubtedly worked hard for what they've achieved. But it begs the question: why can't we immediately name off ten women CEOs or successful women in business? I know I certainly can't.

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We need to start using common sense or risk being consumed by money.

All this greed brought upon from the selfish millionaires has resulted in the downfall of small businesses, as well.

Despite their recent Super Bowl LIII victory, New England's legacy is once again spoiled.

It seemed like yesterday, and I wish I could go back.

1. Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt become Olympic immortals.

2. Heath Ledger's joker and "The Dark Knight"

3. David Tyree's helmet catch denies a perfect season.

4. The 2nd depression begins.

5. Obama wins the 2008 election.

6. "Breaking Bad" begins.

7. "Twilight" premieres.

8. "The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 world champions of baseball!"

"For those of us who know politics is not a game, but an earnest business." -Winston Churchill

Your 18th birthday was the greatest day of your life because it meant you could finally vote.

You are a PRO at taking blue book exams.

The Fourth of July is your favorite holiday.

You've spent at least one of your summers in college doing an unpaid internship for some politician or lobbyist firm.

At least one of classmates have already started campaigning for their 2040 presidential run.

You've volunteered for a campaign at some point in your life.

Your Netflix queue consists of shows like: House of Cards, Parks and Recreation, Madam Secretary, Scandal, and West Wing.

You have VERY strong opinions on the Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist debate.

Hamilton is your favorite musical because it's historically accurate.

When you tell people your major, they assume you'll be going to law school after you graduate.

You use the term 'Machiavellian' correctly because you've actually read Machiavelli.

You're that weirdo that loves to talk about politics whenever the opportunity presents itself...even at parties.

Chances are very high that you ran for student body president at least once when you were in high school.

Your friends no longer bother watching the news because they know they can just ask you to fill them in.

You want to throw yourself off a bridge whenever someone says "I don't really pay attention to politics, it's boring".

Whenever you visit D.C. you get a sense of overwhelming pride for your country.

When you and your poli sci friends get together you mainly just debate about world issues.

Your classes consist of writing papers to try and convince your bias professor your view point is correct.

You and your significant other always dress up as a political power couple for Halloween.

You have a well thought out reason why a certain President is your favorite.

Because representation matters. Bringing back #WCW.

1. Sara Blakely: Founder and CEO of Spanx

2. Sallie Krawcheck: Co-Founder and CEO of Ellevest

3. Reshma Saujani: Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code

4. Joanna Coles: former editor of Hearst Magazine and Cosmo Magazine

5. Jennifer Fleiss: Co-founder of Rent the Runway

6. Hope Taitz: CEO of ELY Finances

7. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: CEO of Celebrity Cruise Lines

8. Carly Zakin: Cofounder of TheSkimm

9. Whitney Wolfe Herd: Founder and CEO of Bumble

10. Melanie Whelan: CEO of SoulCylce

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