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A Case of Strategic Debasement
What the infamous Marine urination video teaches us about war and the U.S. military.
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Our Selective Definition of Bigotry
There’s unacceptable racism, and then there’s acceptable racism.
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Curing the First Lady Syndrome
A new book on the Obamas’ marriage just might bring Michelle out of her shell.
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Christopher Hitchens: A D.C. Requiem
The fawning homages triggered by the prolific polemicist’s death missed the true tragedy of his later career.
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Who Wants to Vote Them Off the Island?
Americans do, but you wouldn’t know it from the current crop of GOP presidential hopefuls.
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It’s More Than a War of Words
If Democrats can’t inspire progressives to vote this year, Barack Obama will be a one-term president.
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The Right to Be Healthy: Supreme Court Weighs Sick Leave for State Workers
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Letter From Colombia: In Plastic Surgery Capital, How Real is the New Face?
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Obama Administration Stands Up To the Bishops, Finally
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Dana Milbank’s Flawed “Roe Week” Hit Piece
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Bloggingheads: Pollitt and Greenwald on Ron Paul
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Occupying the Americas, From Buenos Aires to NYC
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