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As Sanders Endorses Clinton, How Far Left Has He Pushed the Democratic Party Platform?
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to endorse former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today.
The Chilcot Report, Unintended Consequences and the Warfare State
Certain diseases infect foreign policy decisions everywhere.
Trump and Santorum — Promoting an Economy of Opportunity or Exclusion?
Santorum and Trump claim know the mindset of blue-collar workers.
The Need to Recognize the Reality of the Israeli Occupation
Reality has moved way beyond just recognizing Palestinians are there. We need to hear their voices.
For the Senate, Transparency Is a Slow Process
When it comes to campaign-finance disclosure, Congress' upper chamber might as well be using carrier pigeons.
The Democrats Ignore the 500-Pound Lobbyist in the Room
As party members meet to approve a new platform, they pay little attention to the industry that's destroying government and politics.
What the Chilcot Inquiry Really Tells Us About the War in Iraq
Undermining the Security Council's authority in order to go to war with a sovereign nation without a Security Council mandate makes the war illegal.
Donald Trump and the Dangers of Confusing the Ability to Offend With the Ability to Govern
Why has seeking negative attention proved so successful for Trump?
Merkel Urged to Temper NATO’s Belligerence
US intelligence veterans are calling on German Chancellor Merkel to bring a needed dose of realism and restraint to the upcoming NATO conference, which risks escalating the dangerous new …
The Perils of National Amnesia
“It was freedom to destroy freedom.”