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William Rivers Pitt | A Sad and Shabby Thing: Here Comes Debate #1
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?

Will the Biggest Generation Seize the Day November 8?
In a close election, millennials could cast the deciding votes. But will they show up at the polls?

If the Draft Ended in 1973, Why Do Those 18-25 Still Have to Register for Selective Service?
Politicians elected on November 8 — both for the presidency and for Congress — could decide the fate of young people.

Protests Over Tulsa and Charlotte Police Killings Stem From Economic Policies That Perpetuate Racism
The police killings of Keith Lamont Scott and Terence Crutcher have drawn attention to racist policies backed by Republicans.

Trump Is Wrong on NATO, but There’s Plenty Wrong With NATO Too
Trump's approach to NATO is repugnant, but that doesn't mean the alliance is without problems.

You Must Be Kidding! Adventures in an American World of Frustration
Here are a few recent examples from the world of US-style war and peace.

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Trump’s Not-So-Great Game of Setting Expectations
The run-up to the debates is Donald Trump's latest exercise in intimidating the press.

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The Ethical Bankruptcy of the US Ruling Elites Paved Way for Trump
I believe that Trump's candidacy offers the possibility for a new discourse of hope, of sustained criticism.

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