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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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September 22, 2011
Politics and Government
Does It Make Sense to Watch Tonight’s GOP Debate?
http://youtu.be/HR3soNTfouo Click here to view this video on YouTube. They’re back! The Republican presidential candidates gather in Orlando tonight at 9 PM for another debate. This time the sponso…
March 27, 2017
United States
Bill Maher Makes Us Dumber: How Ignorance, Fear and Stupid Pop-Culture Clichés Shape Americans’ View of the Middle East
Americans used to be just ignorant about Muslims and the Middle East. Now we're also fearful, stupid and wrong.
September 23, 2011
Defense and Security
Friday File: Arms Sales to Taiwan
Five F-16 jets fly in formation. (Ho New/courtesy Reuters) Above the Fold. The Palestinian statehood bid is not the only issue the Obama administration has been struggling with this week. On Wednesd…
March 23, 2012
Regional Organizations
The UN Versus Regional Organizations: Who Keeps the Peace?
In January, the South African government of Jacob Zuma threw down a gauntlet. Taking advantage of the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC), South Africa introduced a resolution to ti…
July 16, 2015
Elections and Voting
Campaign 2016: Governor Scott Walker, GOP Presidential Candidate
Twelve Americans have become president without having earned a college degree. (Two of them are on Mount Rushmore.) Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who studied at Marquette University but left befor…
