Dewey Defeats Truman

Weather the Storm: Blame Congress

Dr. Philip Neches | Posted 06.06.2011

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Dr. Philip Neches

To counter the perfect storm -- a bad domestic economy, overseas troubles, and a charismatic opponent -- that he may face this election cycle, candidate Obama should take a page from Harry Truman's playbook.

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A Historical Perspective On Divided Democratic Conventions

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Don't buy into the media narrative that this is some sort of "divided party" -- because today's Democrats aren't. All true Democrats are pulling hard to defeat the legacy of George W. Bush.

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Sixty Years After Desegregation, Ending "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Being gay should be no more of a barrier to serving the United States military than being black now is. My guess is that sixty years from now, people will wonder what took us so long.

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