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This Thanksgiving, Let's Not Keep Fighting the Trojan War

Travis Nichols | Posted 11.26.2009 | Books

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Travis Nichols

In Mary Rowlandson's hugely popular captivity narrative from 1676, she describes her colony's struggles with the natives and how, when such a struggle was won, the town leaders held days of public thanksgiving.

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The Declaration of Independence: Good Spin Plus High Principles

Lanny Davis | Posted 08.07.2009 | Politics

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Lanny Davis

This was pure political spin. Scapegoat the king, obviously an easier target to demonize than the collective gentlemen of the House of Commons.

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We are like a city on a hill

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics

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Logan Nakyanzi Pollard

This election will show the public's choice, its mandate for the type of leader it wants to deal with complex issues, like why people use terrorism as a tactic to dialogue with those in power.

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