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Carrie Robinson

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13 Apr 2015

Ethics of the Iranian Nuclear Deal

Recently, the P5+1 powers (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, plus Germany) have taken interest in reducing the amount of nuclear weaponry in Iran. In light of historically strained relations … Continue reading "Ethics of the Iranian Nuclear Deal"

Politics

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11 Apr 2015

Banning Beef in India

In the most recent election in India, the Hindu Nationalist Party (BJP) won. In the state of Maharashtra, the new government has banned the possession and sale of beef. Since it … Continue reading "Banning Beef in India"

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High School Essay Contest Winners

The Prindle Institute is excited to announce the winners of the first annual High School Ethics Essay Contest! Over 100 high school students responded to the prompt “Should we impose a … Continue reading "High School Essay Contest Winners"

10 Apr 2015

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Prindle News Hound

Ethics in 5: Printerns on Social Networking Ethics

Every week, the Prindle Intern team weighs in on an ethical issue together. Each intern is challenged to keep their response to five sentences – Ethics in 5. Click on … Continue reading "Ethics in 5: Printerns on Social Networking Ethics"

10 Apr 2015

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Prindle News Hound

Gender and the Draft

At the age of 18, all male citizens of the United States are legally required to register for the Selective Service, so that they may be called to serve in … Continue reading "Gender and the Draft"

9 Apr 2015

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The Importance of Walking Away

By nature, the increase of online news reporting and journalism pressures journalists to get the story fast and as accurate as possible. In the recent case of “A Rape on Campus,” Rolling Stones … Continue reading "The Importance of Walking Away"

8 Apr 2015

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Rachel Hanebutt

Asking About Criminal History on Job Applications

Virginia just became the newest state to “ban the box.” State employers can no longer ask about a job applicant’s criminal record during the application process. Once they have determined … Continue reading "Asking About Criminal History on Job Applications"

8 Apr 2015

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Prindle News Hound

Don't use ad blocking software for the greater good

Nothing in life is free. It’s an old, possibly overused adage, but one that rings ever more true on the Internet. We expect free access to everything on the Internet. … Continue reading "Don’t use ad blocking software for the greater good"

7 Apr 2015

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William Hoffman

Should CEOs End Salary Negotiation?

New Reddit CEO, Ellen Pao, is making waves across the tech and finance industry with her recent decision to end salary negotiations for new hires. This new policy was unveiled … Continue reading "Should CEOs End Salary Negotiation?"

7 Apr 2015

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Andrew Cullison

Ethics in 5: Printerns on Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Every week, the Prindle Intern team weighs in on an ethical issue together. Each intern is challenged to keep their response to five sentences – Ethics in 5. Click on … Continue reading "Ethics in 5: Printerns on Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act"

6 Apr 2015

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Prindle News Hound

Education and a Free Society: A Libertarian Perspective (Part One)

If liberty is so fundamentally important to libertarians, then they should readily support means of achieving and maintaining it. Taking it as a given that libertarians care about liberty as … Continue reading "Education and a Free Society: A Libertarian Perspective (Part One)"

6 Apr 2015

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Pamela J. Hobart

Indiana Controversies Continue: New Developments in the Abortion Debate

As if the Religious Freedom Restoration Act wasn’t controversial enough, Indiana is the setting for another story that hits right at the heart of social policy debates that have come to … Continue reading "Indiana Controversies Continue: New Developments in the Abortion Debate"

3 Apr 2015

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Prindle to Host Discussion on Religious Freedom Bill

The Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act has put Indiana in the national spotlight. People on both sides feel that there has been an affront to deeply held personal convictions. Some … Continue reading "Prindle to Host Discussion on Religious Freedom Bill"

2 Apr 2015

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Progress, paradox, and the food justice movement

This post draws on my experience from co-leading the Prindle Institute’s Alternative Spring Break trip to Nashville, TN focused on food ethics and justice on March 22-28, 2015. Food justice … Continue reading "Progress, paradox, and the food justice movement"

1 Apr 2015

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Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act

State Senate Bill 101, recently signed into law by Indiana Governor Mike Pence, has not just Indiana, but the entire nation up in arms. Also known as the Religious Freedom … Continue reading "Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act"

30 Mar 2015

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Disney CEO kept Steve Jobs Cancer Secret

The new Steve Jobs bio says Disney CEO kept Jobs’ cancer remission a secret, which he learned about just an hour before Disney announced its acquisition of Pixar. The deal … Continue reading "Disney CEO kept Steve Jobs Cancer Secret"

22 Mar 2015

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Prindle News Hound

Who Should Get The Winnings in a Casino Error?

A judge recently ruled that gamblers need to return the $1.5 million they won at a casino from games that used unshuffled decks. The gamblers are appealing and asking a … Continue reading "Who Should Get The Winnings in a Casino Error?"

21 Mar 2015

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Prindle News Hound

The Value of Suffering

A while ago I was about to embark in a long air travel and wanted something to read. I was in a town with one of those increasingly rare old-fashioned … Continue reading "The Value of Suffering"

19 Mar 2015

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A Pursuit of Passion: Questioning the Post-Grad Trajectory

As DePauw students, success is the light at the end of the tunnel of exams, papers and countless hours in Roy O. West. From the moment we step foot on … Continue reading "A Pursuit of Passion: Questioning the Post-Grad Trajectory"

16 Mar 2015

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"Insert Trigger Warning Here" Ethics

While 2013 was declared the “Year of the Trigger Warning,” it is important to revisit the idea of adding trigger warnings to course syllabi and discussions. Some universities have gone … Continue reading "“Insert Trigger Warning Here” Ethics"

16 Mar 2015

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Rachel Hanebutt

Banning "India's Daughter"

The film “India’s Daughter” has stirred up controversy worldwide over the past few days. The film details the brutal gang rape of 23-year-old Jyoti Singh, a medical student, on a … Continue reading "Banning “India’s Daughter”"

13 Mar 2015

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The Fairness of Science Fairs

The science fair is a common part of the elementary and middle school education; students create a project, like a baking soda and vinegar volcano, and present it with a … Continue reading "The Fairness of Science Fairs"

12 Mar 2015

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