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Congressional Approval Trending to Zero

Fred Lundgren | Posted 05.13.2013 | Politics
Fred Lundgren

Since 2001, Congressional approval has declined by an average of 4.17 percent each year. This trend line reaches zero by 2016.

Dem Divisions Could Prove Harmful

Real Clear Politics | Sean Trende | Posted 04.19.2013 | Politics

So what do a governor’s race in Rhode Island, President Obama’s proposed Social Security and Medicare cuts, a bankruptcy in Stockton, Calif., the ...

Hannity Talks Being Black (and Conservative) in America

Brittney Bullock | Posted 04.15.2013 | Black Voices
Brittney Bullock

Last Monday's unique taping of Hannity featured an audience of 23 distinguished professionals, invited to discuss the power and the plight that accompanies being black and conservative.

Democrats: Not That Into Israel Anymore

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 04.02.2013 | Politics
MJ Rosenberg

Until now there has been no force within the Democratic party arguing that America's uncritical support of Israeli policies may be bad for America. But what if, suddenly, they start hearing from the party's base that they should support security and sovereignty for both Israelis and Palestinians?

Hallelujah! The World's Sleaziest Politician Goes to Jail!

Martin Lewis | Posted 05.11.2013 | Politics
Martin Lewis

Here in the USA, we're all used to the downfall of sleazy, ethics-free politicians. But they have all met their match in terms of plumbing the depths of human sludge compared to the loathsome British politician who has just been sentenced to jail for "perverting the course of justice."

The Liberty Movement Must Ask the Most Important Question

Robin Koerner | Posted 02.26.2013 | Politics
Robin Koerner

Why has the Libertarian Party -- and more importantly, the much broadly based new liberty movement -- failed to make a significant electoral impact, despite its recent tailwinds?

Global Climate Change -- In the News Again!

Jason Haraldsen | Posted 12.15.2012 | Science
Jason Haraldsen

One does not have to look at a chart to notice that glaciers are melting and the ocean is rising. The areas that are actually debated by scientists are: the human factor and the earth's reaction mechanism.

Forget Losing the Debate -- Is Obama Losing the Liberal Moment?

Mitch Rofsky | Posted 12.08.2012 | Politics
Mitch Rofsky

The president's showing called into question not just his approach to this one event, but his ability to extend that rare occurrence: the liberal moment.

Mexicans Love to Hate Americans -- I Only Hate Republicans

Sofia Aguilar | Posted 10.27.2012 | Latino Voices
Sofia Aguilar

Mexico is a land of contradictions but I love it and I will continue to defend the "good gringos" in my hometown - especially Obama. And if by any chance Romney becomes president I will still be wearing my Obama-Biden t-shirt -- while crying.

Americans Hold High Opinion Of Colleges

Posted 03.02.2012 | College

Americans across party lines have a pretty high opinion of colleges. In a new Pew Research Center poll, only small businesses and technology compan...

UK Energy Secretary Resignation Could Help Conservative Policy

Reuters | Posted 04.04.2012 | Green

* Huhne denies lying to police about 2003 speeding offence * Scandal hurts Lib Dems, satisfies some Conservatives * Fell...

Progressive Prescription for a GOP White House -- Challenge President Obama

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 11.23.2011 | Politics
Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Trying to get a Democrat to launch a primary challenge against Obama is not simply progressive parlor rhetoric about what Obama should or should not be doing. This is a prescription for a GOP White House.

Alex Wagner

Obama Losing Liberal And Black Support Over Jobs Record

HuffingtonPost.com | Alex Wagner | Posted 09.25.2011 | Business

Amidst new research showing historic disparity in wealth between whites and minorities, President Obama is facing plummeting approval over his jobs ag...

Lila Shapiro

While Labor Unions Show Their Might In U.K., Workers' Influence Remains Slight In U.S.

HuffingtonPost.com | Lila Shapiro | Posted 09.05.2011 | Business

To those prone to suggest that the power of organized labor is declining in advanced economies, Great Britain offered up a potent counter-argument las...

750,000 Public Sector Workers Go On Strike In Britain

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 08.29.2011 | Business

LONDON — Thousands of British schools will close and travelers will face long lines at airport immigration Thursday when three quarters of a million...

UK Plans World's First State-Backed Green Investment Bank

AP | By JANE WARDELL | Posted 07.23.2011 | Business

LONDON -- The British government outlined plans for the world's first state-backed green investment bank on Monday – a key plank of its pledge t...

Liberal Democrats Are Hurting Obama's Presidency Over Libya

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 05.28.2011 | Politics
Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Outbursts from Dennis Kucinich and other Democrats about Obama violating Congressional trust and prerogatives on Libya, simply adds to the political confusion. And that's political manna from heaven for the GOP.

Dems Struck Dumb (Or, "Messaging for Milquetoasts?")

Rick Horowitz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Rick Horowitz

Plenty of liberals are plenty upset with President Obama for that tax-cut deal he made with the Republicans.

Progressives and Liberal Democrats Blowing Hot Air Obama's on Tax Cut Deal

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Earl Ofari Hutchinson

It's odious to give money to those who don't need it, will hoard it, and not create one job, or save one foreclosed home, or help sustain one small business.

Republicans Play Chicken with the Chicken Soup

Rick Horowitz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Rick Horowitz

So you're walking down the street, another cold December morning, and you're on your way to work, and you've seen this view a thousand times before a...

DK Matai | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
DK Matai

Editor's Note: This post has been removed from the Huffington Post....

DK Matai | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
DK Matai

Editor's Note: This post has been removed from the Huffington Post....

Key Players In Britain's Coalition Government

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 05.25.2011 | World

LONDON — Britain's new coalition government was still coming into focus Wednesday. Here are some of its key players: Prime Minister – Con...

Nick Clegg Faces Agonizing Coalition Choice

AP | JENNIFER QUINN and JILL LAWLESS | Posted 05.25.2011 | World

LONDON — The kingmaker in Britain's drama-soaked election faces what must be an agonizing choice. Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats must deci...

Liberal Democrats Mull Pact With Conservatives To Form Government

AP | RAPHAEL G. SATTER and DAVID STRINGER | Posted 05.25.2011 | World

LONDON — Within days, Britain may have something it hasn't seen since World War II – a coalition government. The first-place Conservative...