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Writing a Blank Check on War for the President
In times of war, the Constitution tends to take a beating.
Obama Isn’t Following Through on Pardons Promise, Says Former Pardons Attorney
The initiative to pardon thousands of federal prisoners barely made a dent, and a resignation letter tells why.
War: Still Good for Absolutely Nothing
Iraq war veteran Tomas Young's biography critiques war and a medical establishment that is dismissive of disabled people.
Could Bernie Sanders Heal Our Economy?
Some liberal critics, like Paul Krugman, argue that Sanders' economic platform is unrealistic. They are dead wrong.
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Panama Papers Controversy Offers an Opportunity to Push for Transparency
Politically, what is criminal about the Panama Papers is what people can do legally.
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Why the National Enquirer’s Hot Air Is Filling the Mainstream Media’s Balloon
The allegations against Ted Cruz shows how politics and media have become part of show business.
Refugees by Choice: An Afghan Tale of Two Exiles
Afghanistan's war has gone on for so long, it seems many have forgotten it. Now, many Afghans seek refuge in Europe.
Is the Democratic Party in Danger of Losing the Next Generation of Voters?
What good could possibly come out of alienating Independents?
“Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite” Abandoned for Forced Asylum
French authorities have been demolishing the “Jungle,” a former landfill site on the edge of Calais populated by about 5,000 refugees.
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A West Coast Battle Over Big Money in Politics
The film Nat Bates for Mayor provides a reminder of the stakes involved in a key left coast battle against big money in politics.