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Jonas Stankovich is a graduate of the Fairfield University Dolan School of Business. He lives in New York City.

Why NY’s Conservatives Take Paladino Seriously

Jonas Stankovich wrote on September 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 pm

The support for Carl Paladino in NY’s governor’s race isn’t a vote for the Tea Party’s social conservatism but a protest against the Republican establishment. more

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The GOP’s Foolish Defense of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Jonas Stankovich wrote on June 8th, 2010 at 5:17 pm

Instead of preparing for the next round of pork-laden “jobs” bills or increased regulations from the Democrats, Republicans are wasting their political capital in defense of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”. more

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Anti-Israel Crowd Tries to Hijack Gay Rights Parade

Jonas Stankovich wrote on June 1st, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Organizers in Toronto were right to ban a group called Queers Against Israeli Apartheid from marching in this year’s gay pride parade. more

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GOP Out of Touch on Fighting Discrimination

Jonas Stankovich wrote on May 21st, 2010 at 7:18 am

Rand Paul’s comments only serve to reinforce the notion held by many Americans, particularly minorities, that Republican candidates are out of touch and downright insensitive when it comes to defeating discrimination in America. more

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Homeland Security’s Wasted Billions

Jonas Stankovich wrote on May 18th, 2010 at 4:43 pm

The Department of Homeland Security has been marred by mismanagement almost since the day it was established. Since 2003, most of the $30 billion given to states to help protect against terrorism has been wasted on localities that didn’t need the funds. more

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Will Europe Learn from Greece’s Budget Meltdown?

Jonas Stankovich wrote on May 4th, 2010 at 12:27 pm

One by one, European governments are beginning to show signs of breaking economically. Greece may get bailed out for now but its debt will only grow, reaching 400% by 2040. more

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Dems’ Public School Bailout Gets An “F”

Jonas Stankovich wrote on April 27th, 2010 at 5:47 am

Senator Tom Harkin’s proposed $23 billion bailout for public schools will only temporarily delay the necessary, but painful, budget cuts needed in school districts across the country. more

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Outsourcing Pollution

Jonas Stankovich wrote on April 13th, 2010 at 4:48 pm

Proponents of cap-and-trade ignore the possibility that it could actually hurt the environment, by forcing industry out of the United States to the developing world where lax environmental laws could allow unchecked pollution. more

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NY’s Do-Nothing Attorney General

Jonas Stankovich wrote on April 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 am

Corruption throughout New York state remains rampant. Yet, Andrew Cuomo, the state attorney general, has managed to build an image as an anti-corruption crusader, while in reality doing little to protect taxpayers. more

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Obama’s Higher Education Bailout

Jonas Stankovich wrote on March 29th, 2010 at 2:45 pm

This weekend, President Obama signed a new bill increasing government aid for college students. But instead of using taxpayer money to subsidize skyrocketing tuition, Obama should have pushed colleges to rein in costs. more

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Republican Economics And The Young: The Fundamentals Are Not Sound

Jonas Stankovich wrote on February 10th, 2009 at 10:19 pm

Young voters overwhelmingly voted Democrat in last year’s election, and greatly contributed to the GOP’s losses. Aside from alienating them on social issues, the Republicans have failed to deliver a consistent message about the economy that can appeal to America’s youth.
Students I interviewed at Fairfield University in Connecticut echoed a similar message regarding their more

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The Party Of Small Minds, Not Small Government

Jonas Stankovich wrote on January 25th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

Youth support for Republicans first cratered in the Northeast, and has led to the virtual extinction of elected GOP officials there. In 1999, there were 12 House Republicans from New York. Today there are 3. These losses aren’t very surprising given that New York’s youth voted Democratic by almost 80% last year. Parts of New more

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Goldwater Was Right: Republicans Must Show Greater Tolerance Toward Gays

Jonas Stankovich wrote on January 1st, 2009 at 9:53 am

As the Republican Party seeks to rebuild itself in the aftermath of 2008, it must seek to build broader coalitions and embrace a wider audience. This is long overdue with regard to Republican policies toward gay issues; if the Party gravitates back to its tradition of inclusion and freedom, it will be able to more

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