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The New Realpolitik
The re-emergence of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and his latest book, “World Order,” has prompted accolades and resentments from across the political spectrum.
Democracy Under the Gun Across Asia
Democratization is taking a hit elsewhere in Asia, though a few bright spots have emerged.
If a Senator Can’t Report Sexual Harassment Without Backlash, Who Can?
Women, even those in power, have to walk a tricky tightrope of not wanting to seem too “sensitive” while at the same time standing up for themselves in the …
Losing Heads and Sending Arms
This was the ISIS in Iraq.
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Yellow Journalism, Purple Prose
The Bush style and the Obama style are different. But the all-important substance is the same.
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A Lesson to Learn
We are faced by difficult choices we are challenged to confront over a range of foreign and domestic policy concerns. We must decide whether to stand firm on principle …
Daddy Issues: Rad Dad Magazine Explores the Politics of Fatherhood
Rad Dad Magazine builds on a tradition of radically reimagining parenthood.
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Global Problems Call for Global Solutions
Pope Francis recommends the United Nations determine how best to cope with the spreading threat of the Islamic State.
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Sunset an Authorization for the Use of Force in Iraq
Congress and the American people should not accept that major decisions about the use of US military power and resources abroad be made indefinitely - behind closed doors - …
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Will Obama’s Commutation Allow Grandma Hardy and Thousands of Drug War Prisoners to Finally Go Home?
The Obama administration and the US Sentencing Commission are allowing drug war prisoners to retroactively apply for commutation and reduced sentences. But will these changes actually allow 71-year-old Phyllis …