Jake Melkun

Staff Columnist

Jake B. Melkun is a Staff Columnist for 71 Republic writing on domestic policy and culture. Jake earned a BSc in sport management from Bournemouth University in England, where he was president of the men's lacrosse club, and a master's degree in sport policy, management, and international development from the University of Edinburgh. He worked in sports management in the U.K., including with the Cardiff Devils professional ice hockey club and Team GB Ice Hockey.

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Business

Long Island Is Getting Its Soul Back

The move for the New York Islanders back to Long Island is both a win for both the fans of Long Island and the taxpayers of Long Island

Opinion

The Rand Paul Assault is Just the Beginning

Political violence is a dangerous tool, and its days are not over.

U.S. Politics

Election Day 2017: The Races to Watch

A master list of major elections happening on Nov.

Opinion

OPINION: Trump Needs to Stop, from a Trump Supporter

A Trump supporter’s opinion regarding where Trump is succeeding and where he’s lacking.

Essays

These 10 Places Could Become the World's Next Countries

A list of 10 areas which may soon be sovereign states.

World · Europe

BBC Censors “Climate Deniers”

The BBC will no longer give climate skeptics airtime — a taxpayer-funded network deciding which opinions Britons hear.

Essays

The Man in the Red Bandana: A True American Hero

Let us not forget the story of this man’s brave actions on America’s most fateful day.

Technology

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Essays

Debunking the Gender Wage Gap

Putting the myth of the gender wage gap to rest once and for all.

Essays

End the War on Drugs

The drug war has been nothing but a disaster, and there are better alternatives

Essays

Our Welfare State Needs Reform

Our welfare system is stricken with problems, and is in dire need of an overhaul.

U.S. Politics

Mark Zuckerberg for President 2020?

Could the Facebook founder become the leader of the free world?

U.S. Politics

OJ Simpson Due to be Released on Parole

The former running back for the Buffalo Bills and 49ers has been granted release this October.