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Veterans Day 2010: Honor the Consciences of Our Veterans
The war in Afghanistan is now in its tenth year, with no end in sight. Al Qaida isn't in Afghanistan anymore, and the war doesn't meet the criteria for …
Bush Memoir: Revision Accomplished
Philadelphia “Freedom”: Voter Forced to Swear on Bible Before Casting Vote in Mid-Term Election
“did anyone else have to swear on a bible that their address was correct before they were able to vote? just wondering, because i did,” Philadelphia voter Lindsay Granger …
Top of Agenda at Clinton-Netanyahu Meeting: New Rift Over Settlements
Washington - The Obama administration is once again at odds with the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and once again the issue is construction of Jewish settlements …
What Laila Sees: A Kandahar Woman Tells Her Story
Kabul, Afghanistan - “We live in constant fear of suicide attacks,” said Laila,* an Afghan woman who lives in Kandahar city and who visited with us yesterday. "When will …
Olbermann’s Support for South Dakota Tribe Points Way to More Inclusive Indian Country Coverage
All it took was a one-minute commentary. On February 9, 2010, Keith Olbermann told his viewers about a humanitarian crisis affecting 50,000 people. It was so bad, college basketball …
William J. Astore | Remembering Generosity and Commitment This Veterans Day
When I was a young captain at the Air Force Academy, I had the honor of escorting two general officers, Lieutenant General Devol “Rock” Brett and Brigadier General Robinson …
Missing Dimensions for the G-20 in Seoul: Hamlet Without the Prince of Growth
Part of a Triple Crisis series leading up to the Nov. 11-12 G-20 meetings. Triple Crisis is pleased to welcome Professor Stephany Griffith-Jones, Director of the Financial Markets Program …
Temporary Extension of Bush-Era Tax Cuts Gaining Momentum
Washington - The Bush-era tax cuts that are set to expire on Dec. 31 are expected to be extended temporarily by the lameduck Congress, with a two-year extension the …
E. J. Dionne, Jr. | Do Only Conservative Victories Count?
Washington - In 2008, the largest number of voters in American history gave the Democrats their largest share of the presidential vote in 44 years and big majorities in …