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Fresh pork: why earmarks shouldn't be bashed
Earmarks are often bashed in American discourse, but they are necessary to the way American politics works for a number of reasons. Read More
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Why U.S. media bias is still very effective
While the United States frequently criticizes the Chinese state for censorship, the American public forget that there are clear examples of bias in the American media as well. Read More
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The Muslim Brotherhood is not a threat
The Muslim Brotherhood is a nonviolent organization that represents a true path to democratization for the Middle East. The American public at large seems to forget this. Read More
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Israel and Iran: A call for new priorities
Iran has become the chief threat to the national security of not simply Israel but also the United States. Read More
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U.S. v. Singapore: rights have a reason
The legal and judicial system of the United States is based on a conception of rights that emphasizes innocence and justice to all parties, rather than retribution. Read More
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Iran and Egypt will not be the same
The world seems to be worried that Egypt will go down the path Iran took in 1979. There are reasons to believe it won't. Read More
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Asian carp: a new threat to the Great Lakes
Asian carp have invaded America's rivers and will make their way into the Great Lakes. We can solve the problem — if we act fast. Read More
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U.S. diplomacy fraught with corporate influence
The Egyptian protests came as a great surprise to many Americans, not because anti-authoritarian protests are rare, but because the U.S. is one of the main backers of the 30-year-old Mubarak regime. How did the U.S. begin supporting a ruthless dictatorship and why has this been ignored for so long, in the mainstream media, even […]
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Are U.S. laws too soft?
Is the United States' legal system tilted to favor criminals at the expense of victims? Read More
