James Banks

is a Rochester-based writer. He is a former contributor to "The American Interest" Online and has written for "The Weekly Standard," "The Intercollegiate Review" and other publications. He works in web communications and is a doctoral student at the University of Rochester.

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Casinos in New York Are Governor Cuomo's Newest Plan to Fleece the Poor

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4 Reasons Why Ending the War On Drugs Would Be a Huge Mistake

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Gun Control Debate: The Argument That Every Gun Owner Needs to Start Making

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Hate Sitting All Day? This Designer is Breeding the World's Perfect Chair

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Them's Fightin' Words: The Case For Bringing Back the Duel

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Royal Baby Aside, the British Monarchy is Worth Celebrating

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Mandatory National Service? Thanks But No Thanks

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Sanford, Weiner, Spitzer: Our New Emperors With No Clothes

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5 Underrated Cities For Millennials to Make Their Summer

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Tax Free NY: No State Taxes Isn't Upstate New York's Solution, Seceding From NYC is

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Bradley Manning Trial: Yes, He Is Guilty. Yes, He Should Be Punished.

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Tesla Motors (TSLA) Stock: Business Is Booming, But Can Electric Car Make a Difference?

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Memorial Day 2013: Every 18 Hours, a Service Member Commits Suicide

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5 Survival Tips For Washington-Bound Interns

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Gun Control Debate: 5 Reasons Millennials Should Teach Their Children to Shoot

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3 Most Insane Things the CIA Has Ever Done

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The Graduation Speech Someone Should Give Millennials, But Won't

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The Rape Victims No One Wants to Hear About: Prisoners

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Are Domestic Terrorists More Aligned With the Political Left Or the Right?

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Gun Control Debate 2013: Why Do Americans Love Guns So Much?