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Who’s That Hiding Behind the Tea Party?
The tea party spoke! Loudly, powerfully and proudly. But besides, “Throw the bums out,” what did it say? And now that the party part is over and the nasty …
Our Imperial Vote
Yesterday, we went to the polls and cast our votes. The act of voting reassures us that we still live in a democracy. This is true in name only. …
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal a Likely Election Casualty
Washington - President Barack Obama's call on Congress to repeal “don't ask, don't tell” is likely to founder after key House members were defeated in Tuesday's elections. The House, …
Haiti’s Tent Cities to Bear the Worst of Hurricane Tomas
As tropical storm Tomas speeds toward Haiti, threatening to turn into a hurricane before it passes just west of the island Friday morning, some 1.3 million people are virtually …
Big Business Might Not Get What It Paid for in Election
Washington - Business groups spent record amounts during this year's congressional elections, in support of mostly Republican candidates. Now, these groups hope their investment pays off on everything from …
Connie Schultz | Demand Better Coverage of Female Candidates
As we near the end of the latest round in political coverage of female candidates, let's consider what we've learned. About the coverage, I mean. Not the women. No. …
As Prop 19 to Legalize Marijuana Fails in California, Latin American Leaders Breathe Relief
Mexico City - Mexican government officials locked in a bloody battle against drug traffickers are sighing relief that Proposition 19 in California failed at the ballot box yesterday.
Republican Takes Obama Senate Seat; Democrat Bennet Wins in Colorado
The end of a draining election night brought two more surprising developments, as Republican Mark Kirk was elected to President Obama's former Senate seat in Illinois and Democrat Michael …
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Microlending in a War Zone
Bamiyan Diaries – Day Five In a small storage shed at the edge of town, we watched as 14-year-old Sayed Qarim signed a simple contract agreeing to borrow and …