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Fewer American Snipers, More American Workers and Builders
One thing we can do: American society should provide more jobs for young men that convey respect within masculine codes but which don't require donning a uniform and killing …
Boehner/Netanyahu: “So Smart, They’re Stupid”
While the calculations made by both sides may seem smart, there's more to this story.
Conservative Kookiness in Iowa
So we know Republicans are supposedly for lower taxes, smaller government, and family values. What else are they for?
The Importance of Social Consciousness in an Age of Declining Democracy
It is easy to ignore social problems and the welfare of others when the primary concern is one's own personal happiness.
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State of the Union 2015: Lethal, Predatory, Delusional
The modern State of the Union address is designed to showcase the transparency of US governance, with all three branches of the American State scrunched together in the space …
Henry A. Giroux | Death-Dealing Politics in the Age of Extreme Violence
Politics must not only inform, but also energize people to take collective action.
Economist Leonidas Vatikiotis: Syriza’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough for Greece
Vatikiotis discusses the upcoming Greek elections, and the need, in his view, for Greece to depart from the eurozone.
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Boehner’s Constitution Read Should Only Be a Beginning
Not reading the Constitution is like asking coach to put you into the game when you haven't studied the playbook.
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The Astronomical Scale of Money in Politics
The Court is looking out for the 1 percent of the 1 percent.
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Five Major Accomplishments Barbara Boxer Achieved During Her Tenure
Having served in Congress since 1983, Boxer has built quite a resume as a public official.