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Populism as an Electoral Strategy: From Howard Dean to Hillary Clinton
The sordid records of past Democratic "populists" show why voters need to be skeptical of similar establishment politicians.
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Mother of Teen Who Was Shot Dead Over Loud Music Praises Obama’s Action on Guns
When President Obama spoke about gun control on Tuesday, he was surrounded by family members of people killed in shootings.
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With Suu Kyi Barred From Assuming Presidency, Democracy Has Not Arrived in Burma
Declarations of democratic progress in Burma following the opposition's recent electoral victory are premature.
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The Sneaky Way Austerity Got Sold to the Public Like Snake Oil
A budget approach cloaked in the aura of science and technical jargon became a tool of manipulation.
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Glenn Greenwald on Media Freedom, Democracy and the NSA
Lawyer, journalist and author, Glenn Greenwald discusses mainstream media and the internet's potential in this video series.
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Good Riddance to Democracy as We Know It: The Case for Aretocracy
When we reflect on the sordid state of affairs in US politics today, it's difficult not to conclude that any idea is.
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Shattering the International Glass Ceiling for Female Judges
Why do we need more women in politics? The legitimacy of these institutions partially depends on their perceived fairness.
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Mass Incarceration, the Presidential Race and the Politics of Respectability
Some organizers fear electoral and respectability politics could stifle the movement against mass incarceration.
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Donald Trump’s Outbursts Are an Outgrowth of Anti-Muslim Policies
With their foreign policy, the Bush and Obama administrations laid the grounds for the anti-Muslim rhetoric championed by Trump.
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Is the Democratic Front-Runner Touting a GOP Foreign Policy?
The Sanders campaign sued the Democratic National Committee for blocking access to key voter data files.