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Jen Kalaidis

Website: http://twitter.com/JenKalaidis

Profile: After finishing my History degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison, I booked it to the Mecca of Nerdom, Washington, DC, where I work in political communication. I enjoy biking, philosophizing over a Wisconsin brew, and many other Americana pastimes.

Death of the Dictator

By Jen Kalaidis on Dec 21, 2011
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As the borders between traditional nation-states become more porous, a new global identity is forming, introducing citizens to new ideas and other ways of life.

Generation Sell? Kinda, But Not Quite

By Jen Kalaidis on Nov 29, 2011
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Instead of flappers, beatniks, hippies or punks, we’ve got hipsters, who have become one of the most lucrative consumers – and entrepreneurs – in fashion, media, film and music.

Palin & Bachmann: The Britney v. Christina of the GOP

By Jen Kalaidis on Jul 29, 2011
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Like Britney Spears, Sarah Palin was the first of the mama grizzly crew to really ‘make it’, but Bachmann challenged the reigning queen for the Tea Party crown.

The Progressive Movement Courts Millennials

By Jen Kalaidis on Jul 8, 2011
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At the Campus Progress National Conference, leaders urged Gen Y to dig deep to find the truth – and then use that as an engine for social change.

Bursts of Nationalism Rock DC

By Jen Kalaidis on May 2, 2011
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In between the honking, cigar smoking and the spontaneous renderings of the national anthem and “God Bless America,” chants of “Yes we can” quickly turned into “Yes we did,” as the post-Bin Laden death announcement crowd in front of the White House swelled to nearly 2,500.

More Taxes? Yes, Please!

By Jen Kalaidis on Apr 15, 2011
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In Wednesday’s speech, President Obama finally said what was on everyone’s mind: Reaganomics will not work in the United States. The era of unfair taxation is over.

Wanted: A Transformative President

By Jen Kalaidis on Mar 16, 2011
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A letter to President Barack Obama.

10 Questions for Jen, Millennial

By Jen Kalaidis on Mar 13, 2011
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TNGG’s Current Events editor discloses her deepest, darkest secrets.

Detroit, 2.0

By Jen Kalaidis on Feb 18, 2011
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The Imported From Detroit commercial urged Americans to accept Detroit for what it is – an American city that has hit its share of road blocks, but rather than giving up, is starting anew.

The Kennedys Miniseries: The Destruction of Camelot?

By Jen Kalaidis on Feb 11, 2011
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A new miniseries attempts a different take on the history of the Kennedy clan. Is it a right wing smear campaign, or is it art?

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