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Outsider in Chief
Washington - President Obama's first State of the Union address didn't signal a political shift to the left or the right. It sounded more like a shrewd attempt to …

Lawmakers, Veterans Groups Discuss Benefits Backlog
Last week, Democratic and Republican members of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs met with Chairman Bob Filner to talk with 40 veterans' service organizations to discuss priorities for …

Albert Camus: I Rebel, Therefore We Exist
Half a century has passed without Albert Camus' poignant, nagging and prodding, provoking and invigorating comments.

California Senate Approves Single-Payer Health Care Bill
Despite a firm veto threat from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the California Senate on Thursday passed a measure along party lines to create a $200 billion state-run, single-payer health care …

Major Global Banks Split on Regulation Battle
The world's top banking gurus aren’t sure how to fight back against a global push for tougher financial regulation, with commercial and investment banks struggling to reach common ground, …

E.J. Dionne Jr. | Thank You, Justice Alito
Washington - The nation owes a substantial debt to Justice Samuel Alito for his display of unhappiness over President Obama's criticisms of the Supreme Court's recent legislation — excuse …

James Perry’s Run for Mayor of New Orleans
Can a social justice candidate win an election in the new New Orleans?

Tony Blair Defends Iraq Invasion During Heated Testimony Before Inquiry Panel
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair invoked the terror of 9/11 as he defended his support for the invasion of Iraq during an appearance Friday at Britain's inquiry into …

Legislation to Counter Supreme Court’s Campaign Finance Ruling Gaining Support
In the wake of last week's sweeping 5-4 Supreme Court ruling, which struck down several longstanding prohibitions on corporate political contributions, Democratic lawmakers are proposing legislation to counter some …

Why the US Needs a Holistic Approach to Yemen
Americans must appreciate the underlying crises that shape the current situation in Yemen.