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New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez Should Withdraw From Leadership If He Faces Charges
The top Democrat in the Senate on foreign policy should not be someone scheduled to face criminal charges for political corruption.
Obama’s Admission Not Enough: US Spin on Middle East Violence Must Change
President Obama's call to address the root causes of violence was a step in the right direction, but still miles away from taking the least responsibility for the mayhem …
Could a Former Activist Unseat Mayor 1%? Rahm Emanuel Faces Chicago Runoff Despite Vast Outspending
Chicago's mayoral race is heading to a runoff election after incumbent Rahm Emanuel failed to win 50 percent of the vote.
Interviewing a Veteran for Peace: Bernie Friel on War
An interview with Veteran for Peace Bernie Friel.
The Boehner-Netanyahu Cabal
The fact that a man like John Boehner is in a position of power reflects the fact that the United States is a deeply divided land where, at least …
New Report: Long-Term Vision on Money in Politics Requires “Political Opportunity” Framework
The report proposes moving beyond the narrow goal of reducing political corruption and instead setting the objective of expanding the opportunity for people to run for office, for citizens …
Born at War
The United States grew out of the idea that it was common sense to launch a war to settle political differences.
Have Obama and the Democratic Party Actually Become Liberals?
Has the 2015 center-right Democratic Party transmuted literally overnight into its old center-left visage?
Homage to a Beheading Royal – Really?
How is a monarch who owned slaves a suitable subject for honor, a suitable partner for an alliance, and an acceptable recipient of massive amounts of US military hardware …
If You’re Left-Wing You Should Not Like Obama
If you're still an apologist for his administration, then you aren't paying attention.