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Will Extremist Lieberman Become Israel’s Next Prime Minister?
Israel and Palestine correspondent Lia Tarachansky and political economist Shir Hever discuss the rise and strategy change of Israeli Foreign Minister Avidgor Lieberman.
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Obama Administration “Willing To Work” With Congress To Reschedule Marijuana
Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday that the Obama administration would be willing to work with Congress if lawmakers want to reschedule marijuana.
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Any Courtroom in China
Any courtroom in China or Iran could have been the scene: An 84-year-old Catholic nun in prison garb, chained hand-and-foot and surrounded by heavy Marshals, is shuffled jangling into …
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On the Movie “Divergent”: Virtue Facing Dystopia
We are living in times of radical political impotence.
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Ryan Vs. Progressive Caucus: Competing Visions on the Federal Budget
It's clear that some lawmakers' visions are out of step with the priorities of the American public on key issues such as job creation, education, and tax loopholes.
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Breathless in North Korea
For 60 years, Koreans on both sides of the DMZ have awaited a peace treaty. Instead they've gotten an arms race and political repression.
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Pacific Islands at Sea Over Land Rights
Land in most Pacific countries is for public access for survival and not fenced off by the legal system.
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What Corruption? McCutcheon Reveals Absurdity of Citizens United
The McCutcheon decision appears to acknowledge that big donations to independent Super PACs can be useful to candidates — and arguably, pose a risk of corruption.
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Where are History and Political Economy in Ryan’s Report?
Paul Ryan's report on the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty was grossly misleading.
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Happy Hour
Happy Hour: Two politicians for the price of one.