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After Saddam, America’s Next Fake Enemy: Deficits
Were Americans misled into the Iraq war? Yes. But Karl Rove, who served as senior adviser and deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush, argued in the …
Obama’s Iraq Speech: Don’t Expect Him to Say the War Is Over
Is the Iraq war over? Not at all. President Obama will give a major speech on Iraq today. The oval office speech is expected to declare an end to …
The Speech Glenn Beck Meant to Give
I was inspired by Glenn Beck’s speech at his “Restoring Honor” rally in Washington to write the speech he intended to make: I have a dream that one day …
News in Brief: Obama Promises New Jobs Aid, and More
Obama Promises New Jobs Aid
President Obama Addresses the Nation 8pm Eastern – LIVE STREAM
President Obama will address the nation regarding the occupation of Iraq, live at 8pm Eastern, 5pm Pacific. You can watch the live stream here:
US Financial Regulations: Not Perfect, but Maybe a Beginning
Regarding the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, one can debate whether the “glass is half empty or half full,” but the verdict may not be known …
Glenn Beck’s Restoring Honor Rally: Interviews With Participants
On 8.28.2010, Glenn Beck's “Restoring Honor” rally was held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The purpose of the rally, which Beck claimed to be “non-political” despite featuring …
Zach Carter | Why Do Deficit Hawks Hate Social Security
Last week, Social Security advocates learned something they had long suspected. Arguments for cutting Social Security aren't really about economics or the deficit. They're all about waging war on …
In Search of Real Security, Part One: A Closer Look at Our Basic Needs in a Time of Crisis
“Politics isn’t a game. It’s making this country better and what people represent. It’s a massive jobs program. For example, building the infrastructure of this country, and it’s not …
The Story of a Troubled Tank
Review of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company's closely held internal investigation report on the May 25 oil spill at Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Pump Station #9 (PS9) reveals a …