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The Physics of Copenhagen: Why “Politics as Usual” May Mean the End of Civilization
Most political arguments don’t really have a right and a wrong, no matter how passionately they’re argued. They’re about human preferences — for more health care or lower taxes, …
The Reason for 15 Million Unemployed: Poor Thinking at the Top
The United States has more than 15 million people unemployed. This is not their fault. It is the fault of really bad policy decisions by people who get paid …
Obama Seeks Turkey’s Support on Iran Nuclear Issue
As international concern grows over Iran's nuclear ambitions, President Obama will on Monday seek to engage Turkey – a rising power in Mideast diplomacy and member of the United …
Is US Prepared to Care for More Casualties From Troop Buildup?
Washington - As the Obama administration ramps up the war in Afghanistan, veterans advocates say the government must develop a better plan to handle the wounded when they come …
The Health Care Race to Christmas
Washington - This is the paradox of the moment: President Obama's speech on Afghanistan and his subsequent jobs summit underscored why it's essential to get a health care bill …
Swiss: “We Don’t Want No Stinkin’ Minarets“
Last Sunday, in a referendum, the Swiss decided by a majority in excess of 57 percent of voters to ban construction of minarets, according to the definitive results of …
The Secret to Legal Marijuana? Women
Why women have signed onto marijuana reform — and why they could be the movement's game-changers. In September, ladymag Marieclaire ruffled some feathers when it published a piece about …
We All Breathe the Same Air and Drink the Same Water
Some 8,000 kilometres from the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Native American environmental experts from 66 tribes came together at a summit here this week to address the most …
Morales Highly Favored for Re-Election in Bolivia
The Associated Press reports: "A victory by Morales, who led opinion polls with about 55 percent support, would extend the stability he has brought to a country notorious …
A Nation of Ostriches and Peacocks
A new Pew poll finds Americans are at record levels of isolationism, although large numbers are unilateralist and a plurality see China as the world's leading economic power.