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- In The New York Times Op-Ed article, "Why I Was Wrong About Welfare Reform", Nicholas Kristof makes a rare admission that he was wrong about welfare reform, and calls for us to do better so that we can avoid tragic results. -- Why I Was Wrong About Welfare Reform -- Jun 18
- Sarah Kendzior of Foreign Policy provides an especially clear and well-documented explanation of how our capitalistic economy is failing young Americans, and why they are rejecting the system. -- Young Americans Giving Up on Capitalism -- Jun 16
- According to Adam Smith of Foreign Policy, the US is making decisions with huge implications in the name of "modernizing" its nuclear arsenal - let's pay attention! -- America's Nuclear Arsenal -- Jun 16
- We should all read Obama's speech at Hiroshima. It was an eloquent and impassioned plea for peacebuilding work. -- Obama’s Speech in Hiroshima -- Jun 15
- The Atlantic publishes an unusually thoughtful and provocative essay by Emma Green for those trying to understand the turmoil in the Muslim world. -- Meaningless Politics of Liberal Democracies -- Jun 08
- In the New York Times, Thomas L. Friedman asks an intriguing question: what would a "Grand New Party" capable of balancing the progressive left look like? -- Grand New Party -- Jun 07
- The New York Times writes on super high-tech automation, which represents a gigantic threat to social stability--more people need to take it seriously. -- Jobs Threatened by Machines -- Jun 07
- Foreign Policy reminds us that long-term perspectives can be extremely enlightening, sharing persuasive and moving analysis from a 91-year-old WWII vet. -- Reflections of a WWII Vet -- Jun 04
- Foreign Policy's article asks, "why is America so bad at promoting democracies in other countries?" It shares lessons we really ought to learn. -- America is Bad at Promoting Democracy -- Jun 04
- The New York Times gives an especially well-argued analysis of the conflict over "politically correctisms" and its threats to US society. -- The Rising Hegemony of the Politically Correct -- Jun 03
- Tech Mic tells a really scary story about a new app that increases the risk of anti-Semitic and other hate crimes. -- The Google Chrome Extension White Supremacists Use to Track Jews -- Jun 02
- The New York Times shares an excellent Thomas Edsall article with great links exploring the backlash against politically correct policies and its implications. -- The Anti-PC Vote -- Jun 01
- The New York Times' first article about Hitler's rise is absolutely stunning -- The New York Times' first article about Hitler's rise is absolutely stunning -- Jun 01
- The New York Times reminds us: if it exists it must be possible!There is a long-standing gun-control law in the US that is both accepted and effective. -- Gun Control That Actually Works -- May 31
- David Frum of The Atlantic provides an analysis of "Seven Broken Guardrails of Democracy": things that need to be understood before they can be fixed. -- The Seven Broken Guardrails of Democracy -- May 31
- The New York Times shares a persuasive challenge from Nicholas Kristof--liberals ought to promote (and could learn from) political diversity. -- The Liberal Blindspot -- May 28
- Brookings writes on a big part of the problem: the surprising pessimism of the white working class compared with Blacks, Hispanics, others. -- Unhappiness in America -- May 27
- The Washington Post publishes Alejandro Cegarra's harrowing photographs of Venezuela on the brink of collapse alongside an article by Nick Miroff --a reminder of why societies can't be allowed to fail. -- Harrowing scenes of Venezuela on the brink of collapse -- May 25
- Foreign Policy writes funny definitions of foreign-policy jargon -- but with the real message. -- How to Speak Foreign Policy -- May 24
- Foreign Policy's Stephen M. Walt lists the top 10 books to read when you have time, and if you want to understand the foundations of the international system. -- Top Ten Books on International Relations -- May 24
- Michael Lind of Politico Magazine explores extraordinary, ongoing changes in the nature of US political conflict. -- This Is What the Future of American Politics Looks Like -- May 22
- The Washington Post publishes a profile of those who are taking up arms to defend themselves from the government--how could it come to that? -- Primed to Fight the Government -- May 21
- The Washington Post shares an interesting "mind-changing" story on the Washington Redskins controversy--something we could all learn from. -- Changing His Mind About the Redskins -- May 20
- Foreign Policy shares a "mea culpa" from an economist on his field's contribution to our troubles. We need more such self-examination. -- Economics Has Failed America -- May 19
- The Washington Post shares an especially well-argued essay on the fascism threat to US democracy - it's something we really have to take seriously. -- How Fascism Comes to America -- May 19
