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Progressives Against Protectionism?
Is protectionism for American manufacturing a viable policy choice? The reality may not match our ideology. Read more
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The Great American Gun Addiction
Gun violence does not exist in isolation. It is a symptom of a larger, societal disease. Read more
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I’m a Teacher, and the Last Thing I Need is a Gun, Dammit!
If more guns were the solution, the United States would be the safest nation on Earth…and Yemen would be the second safest. Read more
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The Truth About the Obama/Trump Economy
…this post can be used as a primer to counter the right-wing blather from your FoxNoise adhering family and provide some much-needed context to those who do not have a firm grasp of economics. It should also serve as a check against self-congratulatory Democrats who try to claim credit for the economy and place it… Read more
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Abraham Lincoln was no Oprah Winfrey
Though Lincoln is often described as being well-liked and charismatic, does this translate to telegenic. If Abraham Lincoln were to take to the podium on a televised debate with, say, Oprah, how would he be received? Read more
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