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Crushing ISIS, Increasing Terrorism
Officials are acknowledging that they expect to produce more terror and violence throughout the Middle East and the rest of the world.
If the Draft Ended in 1973, Why Do Those 18-25 Still Have to Register for Selective Service?
Politicians elected on November 8 — both for the presidency and for Congress — could decide the fate of young people.
Trump Is Wrong on NATO, but There’s Plenty Wrong With NATO Too
Trump's approach to NATO is repugnant, but that doesn't mean the alliance is without problems.
EPA Plans to Allow Unlimited Dumping of Fracking Wastewater in the Gulf of Mexico
Environmentalists say the EPA should prohibit, not permit, the dumping of fracking fluids into the ocean.
Three Reasons Trump Is Succeeding and What Progressives Can Do
Racism, patriarchy and hegemony are the powerful feelings and long-standing cultural values behind Trump's appeal.
Breaking the Climate Procrastination Habit
It's a long list, but things can be done to get this country on a renewable energy track.
The War Against the Assad Regime Is Not a “Pipeline War“
A desire to maintain US military hegemony, not a concern over natural gas, is behind the war in Syria.
Michigan Leads Nation in Denying Child Care to Low-Income Families
Lawmakers in Michigan are about to give up $20.5 million in federal funding for child care to help working families.
GOP Lashes Out After Weekend’s Alleged Terrorist Attacks
The GOP is taking advantage of the recent events anti-Muslim rhetoric to push back against allowing refugees into the country.
There Is Nothing Unusual About Ignorance: An Analysis
For Johnson, foreign policy issues were low on the priority list for Libertarians.