As Egyptians revolt against President Hosni Mubarek, news accounts warn that “instability” threatens stock market volatility. How much does this reveal about our economic system?
Made in USA
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Egyptian government troops crack down on pro-democracy protesters using weapons and tear gas cannisters made in the United States.
Nicey Words
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Obama urges Americans not to get angry. This, despite the fact that so many have so much good reason to be angry.
Mind-Blowing
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Obama blames Republicans for a future of not getting much done, but what did he get done for the last two years, with a Democratic Congress?
Women in Combat
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Gays in the military are OK. How can we get women into combat? Don’t ask, don’t tell.
State of the Union 2011
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As the U.S. economy continues its downward spiral, the State of the Union Address is the president’s biggest opportunity to try to convey a sense of normalcy.
Promises, Promises
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Obama promises to replace every job lost since 2008. How can he make it happen? The statistics, and history, says it’s impossible.
The Results of Violent Political Rhetoric
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After the shooting of a Tucson Congresswoman and a federal judge, political adversaries complain about one another’s violent political rhetoric. Perhaps the violence in our society reflects the violence of our politics.
