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Europe's Odd Couple Spoiling For a Fight -- Well, At Least a Debate

Mark Pfeifle | Posted 04.12.2013 | College
Mark Pfeifle

This weekend, the French and German embassies will jointly bring many of America's most talented debaters from nearly 30 top schools to George Washington University for a one-of-a-kind debate championship.

Kids with Guns a Good Thing?

Susie Sampson | Posted 04.12.2013 | Comedy
Susie Sampson

I am so happy to shed light on what fellow conservatives feel about gun control! Obviously, it's no good. I mean, why not give guns to kids?

A Gun In Every Home? Residents of Nelson, Georgia Debate New Law Mandating Forced Ownership of Firearms

Democracy Now! | Posted 04.03.2013 | Politics
Democracy Now!

City council members in Nelson, Georgia, voted unanimously to require heads of households to own guns and ammunition on Monday. The so-called Family P...

Embrace The Drone

Scott Vernick | Posted 04.02.2013 | Technology
Scott Vernick

In many ways, the seemingly furious debate over drones is yet another reaction to the pace at which technology washes over us. There is no doubt that drones raise legitimate legal issues, but it's just too easy to let our "privacy reflex" dominate and overwhelm the discussion.

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Jeff Danziger | Posted 03.25.2013 | Politics
Jeff Danziger

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Angry Senators Afraid of Debate

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.10.2013 | Politics
Jim Wallis

Chuck Hagel's views could lead us to a necessary national debate if he becomes the new leader of the Pentagon. And it is that potential debate that Hagel's critics are so afraid to have.

Aborted Baby Flag Removal Sparks Debate at DePaul University

Nico Lang | Posted 04.08.2013 | Chicago
Nico Lang

Tuesday, January 22 marked the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark court decision on abortion and women's sexual health, but at DePaul University, that day will be remembered very differently.

Spinning the Chamber...

David Trumble | Posted 03.19.2013 | Politics
David Trumble

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Make a Stronger Case for Your Cause by Being Civil and Well-Informed

DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D. | Posted 03.11.2013 | College
DeRionne P. Pollard, Ph.D.

How can we elevate the discourse? We can commit to forming opinions steeped in experience and knowledge, as well as maintaining an openness to explore and respect all sides of an issue.

Qatar Conference on Scholastic Debate Examines Activity's Role in Empowerment

Todd Fine | Posted 03.10.2013 | Home
Todd Fine

With the end of the Cold War and the globalization of civil society practices, scholastic competitive debate -- both high school and college -- has become increasingly internationalized.

Resolution 2013: Fighting the American War Within

Monika Mitchell | Posted 03.04.2013 | Politics
Monika Mitchell

The debates on human rights, gun control, climate change, gay marriage, "entitlement" programs, job initiatives, bank regulations and tax reform reveal the great cultural and ideological chasm widening among America's citizenry.

'Real Throttle On This Country's Growth'

Reuters | Posted 01.11.2013 | Business

* Partisan spat over budget crisis could hurt economy * Economists expect politicians to avert budget crisis * Investor,...

Beyond the Battle: How Do We Put Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again?

Stuart Muszynski | Posted 01.05.2013 | Impact
Stuart Muszynski

Whether Republican, Democrat or Independent, we're all in this together. Values can be our guide.

Meet 4-Year-Old Tired of Barack Obama and Mitt Romney

Shira Lazar | Posted 01.02.2013 | Politics
Shira Lazar

Abigael Evans became an Internet sensation this week after her mother Elizabeth filmed her crying over a case of election fatigue. Now, we talk to her about her take on the election and the story behind her viral video, "Tired of Bronco Bamma and Mitt Romney."

2012 Electoral Math -- One Week Out

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.29.2012 | Politics
Chris Weigant

The real sword of Damocles hanging over the White House right now is this Friday's release of the October unemployment figures. If the numbers are bad, it could give Romney the last-second momentum he needs. If the numbers are good, Obama could waltz to victory.

Rev. Phil Snider Talks Viral Gay Rights Speech and Reading the Bible With Love

Shira Lazar | Posted 12.29.2012 | Gay Voices
Shira Lazar

In this exclusive What's Trending interview, Springfield, Mo., preacher Phil Snider speaks out about the story behind his City Council gay rights speech that went viral for its shocking twist ending.

Neocons and the Foreign Policy Presidential Debate: The ism That Dare Not Speak Its Name

Lawrence Rosenthal | Posted 12.26.2012 | Politics
Lawrence Rosenthal

There was good reason for Romney's failure to offer a competing foreign-policy vision. He has taken on a foreign policy team that, above all, needs to be kept out of sight as much as possible from the American public.

Romney's Cold War Ponzi Scheme

Robert Scheer | Posted 12.26.2012 | Politics
Robert Scheer

Obama, the naive community organizer, thinks the foreign policy debate is about national security, but Romney, the quintessential vulture capitalist, knows that it's always been about maximizing profit.

Horses, Bayonets, Cannonballs, and Sharp, Pointy Rocks

Jeremy Blachman | Posted 12.24.2012 | Comedy
Jeremy Blachman

Fewer ships. Fewer horses. And more games downloaded from the iTunes app store by our military personnel than under any previous president. Do you want a military that plays Words With Friends instead of attacking our enemies?

America's National Insecurity

Ruth Rosen | Posted 12.24.2012 | San Francisco
Ruth Rosen

During this entire debate on foreign policy, we heard relatively little about the impact of our militarized foreign policy on people's lives.

The Debate From Hell

Don Meyer, Ph.D. | Posted 12.23.2012 | College
Don Meyer, Ph.D.

It was the classic exchange with two titans ferociously interacting, wielding all of their skills in an epic debate. The stakes were huge and both of them knew it.

Romney Tales

Joe Peyronnin | Posted 12.23.2012 | Politics
Joe Peyronnin

Romney is a salesman; he is a closer. He sounds convincing, confident and certain. But while he is never in doubt, he is frequently wrong. And worse, he is often misleading.

WATCH: BET Airs Anti-Obama Commercial

Posted 10.23.2012 | Black Voices

With the third and final debate concluding on Monday evening, the next two weeks will be viewed as a crucial period for both candidates. And as expect...

Red Flag: Sympathy for Weak Presidential Candidates

David C. Wilson | Posted 12.23.2012 | Politics
David C. Wilson

Can anyone tell me Mitt Romney's foreign policy doctrine? You'd better answer quickly before Gov. Romney decides to change it. Let me help you out, b...

Janell Ross

Romney Breaks With Republicans, Calls For International Court Indictment

HuffingtonPost.com | Janell Ross | Posted 10.24.2012 | Politics

During the final presidential debate Monday night, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney suggested a surprising tactic to deal with Iran and t...