The Core Junction

It appears that people are starting to come down from their Obama high.

Jonathan Hollander is a senior at Columbia University majoring in economics.
When right wing nutjobs scream about Obama’s Hitleresque plans to institute death panels and kill grandma, it makes me angry. It’s not because I actually think Obama will be remembered more like Neville Chamberlain than Adolf Hitler, but because these ignoramouses are drawing attention away [...]

In a truly bizarre moment, Rod Blagojevich made a guest appearance at The Second City, Chicago’s famed comedy club, on Saturday Night. After being prepped backstage, Blagojevich surprised the audience and started the show by entering the stage with his hands in a crucifix-like pose.
The comedy troupe was performing their show entitled “Rod Blagojevish Superstar,” [...]

Alright, here it is folks: the stunning conclusion of the series! It’s time to take a look at the biggest events of 2008:
1. The Writer’s Strike: Not only did the frustrated writers seem to be upset, but fans across the nation were saddened as well by the lack of scripted television. Reality TV ruled over [...]

What a mess! That’s truly the only way the global and local climate can be described as Barack Obama prepares to become the 44th President in just two weeks.
Because everyone is familiar with the global economic crisis and the rising tensions in several parts of the world, I will simply mention their significance here and [...]

Love him or hate him, all Americans can surely be proud of the way President George Bush dodged two deadly accurate shoes that were thrown at him last week in Iraq. But while some laughed or cheered at the strange incident, the most startling aspect of the attack was that Bush remained unprotected at the [...]

While the American election may be over, believe it or not, some countries around the world are in the midst of their own campaign seasons. One of the most important upcoming elections will be Israel’s (due to take place in early February) as citizens prepare to pick a new Prime Minister who will work with [...]