Government
Articles on education, local, state, federal, international, and policy-making.
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We Are Not A Democracy
Two video clips on democracy crossed this journalist’s path recently on Twitter, capturing the essence of our problems in such a refreshingly honest way that…
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Military-Industrial Complex: The Endless Cycle of Profiteering and Chaos
I have frequently discussed how oligarchs have become very wealthy off our capitalist system – specifically the military-industrial complex. They thrive off solving problems in…
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Student Loans: Biden’s Cancellation Is Blocked
When the Biden administration announced in August 2022 that it was canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, it said the idea…
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Africa: Countries Are Hurting From Strong Dollar
The US dollar has been advancing rapidly in response to the Federal Reserve’s resolve to keep raising policy rates for longer to regain control of…
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COP27: One Breakthrough But Mostly Inadequate
For 30 years, developing nations have fought to establish an international fund to pay for the “loss and damage” they suffer due to climate change.…
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Politics Urgently Needs More Imagination
The recent turmoil in British politics has led much of the political establishment and commentariat to agree on one thing: what the country needs now…
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College Enrollment Shifts From China To India
India is up in college enrollment. China is down. Very few U.S. students studied abroad during the first year of the pandemic. Those three points,…
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War Industry: Subpoenas Served on U.S. Weapons Manufacturers
What is it like to be so ashamed of the company where you work that you cannot bring yourself to admit you work there? Ashamed…
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Brazil: What Can The Western Left Learn From Lula’s Breathtaking Victory?
The extent to which Bolsonaro moved every lever he could against Lula to get reelected cannot be overstated. At the beginning of the year, the…
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Why Some People Think Fascism is the Greatest Expression of Democracy Ever Invented
Fascism warnings that leaders like Donald Trump hold a dagger at the throat of democracy have evoked a sense of befuddlement among moderates. How can…
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