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American Manhood: An Identity Defined by Brain Trauma and Gun Violence
Violence in American culture is increasingly finding its way into the media spotlight. With numerous mass shootings having happened–in Colorado, Connecticut and Arizona–within the last year, some members in …
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Humpty Dumpty Constitutionalism
A few days ago, I pointed out that the House Republicans' five-page bill to raise the debt ceiling offends two different provisions in the Constitution. I wish this were …
Ed Koch was Candid, Funny, Studious, Says Former Congress Legislative Assistant Bob Weiner
It is with the utmost sadness that I comment on the passing of Ed Koch, and I wish only "All the best"—Ed's noted phrase—to his family, devoted staff, and …
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On Guns, Unfinished Business
As Jennifer Hudson and the children of Sandy Hook Elementary sang at the Superbowl this Sunday, we are reminded that there is unfinished business when it comes to gun …
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From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy
Leonard Gorman, head of the Navajo Nationu2019s Human Rights Commission, struggles to keep gerrymandering from crippling his people's right to democracy.
Creative Finance: Leaving Felons in Charge of the Banks
The Obama administration's curious logic seems to be that shielding banks from investigation and prosecution builds trust in the institutions at the center of the financial crash.
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Republican Energy Plan Calls for More Drilling, Nothing to Rein in Greenhouse Gases
New legislation from Republicans celebrates freedom of choice by restricting any laws that regulate green house emissions linked to global warming.
Verbal Tics and Political Routines
Norman Solomon gives a review of some political habits America can kick in 2013.
Obama Pushes Ahead With Immigration Reform – Here’s the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Will this be the break-through moment for comprehensive reform?
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An Unconstitutional Twofer
New conservative legislation from GOP leaders in the house has changed the national debt from a number to a concept. Alan Grayson reports.