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Obama's Accidental Heroism

Dr. Cheryl Pappas | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Political News, Politics, 2012 Presidential Election, Gay Rights, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Race, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Dr. Cheryl Pappas

That the president finally was motivated to grant his approval is a wonderful event. However, I stand apart from those who believe Obama's 11th hour gay marriage support was risky and courageous.

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The Great American Ovary Debate: 2012's Super Wedge Issue

Sarah O'Leary | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Women's Rights, Women's Issues, U.S. Bishops, Elections 2012, Retail, Democratic Party, Political News, Catholic Church, Politics, Politics News, The Pill, Conservatives, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2012 Election, Religious Right, Marketing, Contraception, Poltical-Strategy, Tea Party, Republican Party, Political Marketing, Rush Limbaugh, Sandra Fluke, Political Ads, Democrats, Planned Parenthood, Barack Obama, Women's Sexuality, Birth Control Pill, Religion, Women's Health, Religion and Politics, Birth Control, Obama Contraception, Republicans, Politics News
Sarah O'Leary

Conservative groups in particular found power and leverage with so-called wedge issues such as abortion and gay marriage in the past. With contraception, however, they've awoken the sleeping giant voting majority who don't want their ovaries to be debated.

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The World According to Rick

Paul Stoller | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Political News, Spanish Inquisition, Rick Santorum, Anthropology, Religion and Politics, Climate Change, Worldview, GOP Candidates, Politics News
Paul Stoller

Are we ready to recede into the illusory comforts of Rick's 15th-century world? Are we ready to go "back to the future"?

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Should Public Policy Conform to "God's Law"?

Dana Radcliffe | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Abortion, Political News, Public Policy, Martin Luther King, Rick Santorum, Religious Freedom, Morality, Thomas Jefferson, Same-Sex Marriage, Politics News
Dana Radcliffe

Since we are a religiously diverse country where freedom of religion is a fundamental right, it is clearly inadequate for the leader to respond that such practices can properly be banned because they violate God's law (as he interprets it).

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Cultural Critic Tricia Rose: "We may have to conclude that Obama didn't materially transform black life."

Rakim Brooks | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Political News, Black Politics, Incarceration, Barack Obama, Black History Month, Black Voices News
Rakim Brooks

This is the first interview in the Black History Month series "Perspectives on Black Politics in the Age of Obama."

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What Does Leadership Look Like?

Glenn Llopis | Posted 02.26.2012

Read More: Business News, Political News, Leadership, 2012 Presidential Election, Corporations, Latino Voices News
Glenn Llopis

It's time for us all to step back and ask ourselves the question: what is my leadership responsibility and how can I act in 2012 to make this country a better place to live in?

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It's A Wonderful -- Newt?

Paul Stoller | Posted 02.15.2012

Read More: Political News, Myth, Newt Gingrich 2012, Presidential Politics, Poverty, 2012 Election, It's a Wonderful Life, Elections 2012, Jimmy Stewart, Newt Gingrich, Social Darwinism, Classic American Films, Lionel Barrymore, Politics News
Paul Stoller

If the glut of corporate money continues to poison our political system, it is possible that we could elect Newt "Mr. Potter" Gingrich to the presidency. How would someone who seems to know and care so little about poor people govern our country?

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Athens: New World to Emulate

Richard Laermer | Posted 12.28.2011

Read More: Athens, Greek Monetary Woes, Laermer.com, Falling Governments, Trendspotting, Patronage, European Fall, Political News, Ancient Greece, Plaka, Good Change, World News
Richard Laermer

After a week here I believe that these leaders are childish and scared to change; and that Greek professional workers will never accept those in power.

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Three Innovative Ideas, Which Could Help the Economy,...but No One's Talking About Them

Peter Smirniotopoulos | Posted 12.09.2011

Read More: Taxes, Cap and Trade, Clean Energy Jobs, Obama Jobs Bill, U.S. Economy, Congress, Jobs Crisis, Green Jobs, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, President Obama, Economic Crisis, Jobs, Clean Energy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Green Energy, Political News, Politics, Politics News, Education, Public Education Reform, Carbon Tax, Carbon Trading, Economic Recovery, Public Education, Global Economy, Corporate Globalization, Occupy Dc, Occupy Wall Street, Politics News
Peter Smirniotopoulos

Fostering a nation of creative thinkers will serve the U.S. well in an increasingly global and technological economy. After all, one of the most successful and profitable companies in the world is Apple.

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Crystal Bell

A Deeper Look Into 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

HuffingtonPost.com | Crystal Bell | Posted 11.19.2011

Read More: Obama Dont Ask Dont Tell, Political News, Politics, Television, Dont Ask Dont Tell Repeal, Video, Dont Ask Dont Tell Documentary, Hbo, Dadt Repeal, Dadt, HBO Documentaries, Dont Ask Dont Tell, Entertainment News

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, at midnight, the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) goes into effect. Yet, the stories of the nearly 14,000 service men who ...

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Reading the Pictures: Obama's Jobs Address -- Key Optics

Michael Shaw | Posted 11.09.2011

Read More: Obama Joint Session of Congress, Capitol Hill, Obama Right-Wingers, Obama Optics, Jobs, Bagnewsnotes, Obama GOP, Barack Obama, Political News, Politics, Obama Jobs Speech, Obama Jobs Address, Obama Frustrated, Obama Republicans, Reading the Pictures, Obama Smirk, Michael Shaw, Politics News
Michael Shaw

2011-09-09-jbospp.pngThis frame leaves me wondering how the political cycle will be any different from before: a deft speech leading to appeasement leading to mostly a brick wall.

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Whatever Happened to 'the Vision Thing', Revisited

Peter Smirniotopoulos | Posted 11.04.2011

Read More: Political News, U.S. Economy, Politics, Jobs Crisis, President Obama, Economic Crisis, Politics News
Peter Smirniotopoulos

I no longer harbor any quixotic notions, as I did two-and-a-half years ago, about the president stepping forward to articulate a bold vision for America's future: But somebody sure needs to... and soon.

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Should States Raise Revenues by Expanding Legal Gambling?

Dana Radcliffe | Posted 10.30.2011

Read More: Taxes, Casinos, Political News, Internet Gambling, Online Gambling, Lotteries, Legalization, Politics News
Dana Radcliffe

Many officials around the country are convinced that a dire fiscal situation warrants legalizing forms of gambling now barred in their states. Does it?

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It's Not Bernanke, It's Congress

Daniel Hough Jones | Posted 10.27.2011

Read More: Congressional Deadlock, 112th Congress, Politics, Business News, Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, Economic Recovery, Congress, Quantitative Easing, Gridlock, Political News, Business News
Daniel Hough Jones

I think our state of affairs is nonsense. We the People are standing around allowing Congress to run us onto the rocks. We are stupid. We should stop being stupid and solve the problem. We should fix the situation.

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Unions Approve Deal To Close Budget Gap In Connecticut

AP | SUSAN HAIGH | Posted 10.18.2011

Read More: State Employees, Balance Budget, Layoffs, Political News, Budget Deal, Budget Cuts, State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition, Budget, Connecticut, CT Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Connecticut Budget, Jobs, State Workers, Dannel Malloy, Unions, Politics News

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut's unionized state employees overwhelmingly ratified a labor savings and concessions agreement Thursday in a second...

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Federal Agencies Warned To Prepare For More Cuts

AOL Government | Wyatt Kash | Posted 10.18.2011

Read More: U.S. Economy, Debt, Debt Ceiling, Budget Cuts, Budget, Economy, Office of Management and Budget, Federal Spending, Business, 2013 Budget, Political News, White House Office of Management and Budget, Discretionary Spending, Federal Agencies, Debt Deal, Debt Negotiations, Jacob Lew, Economic Growth, Debt Ceiling Debate, Politics News

Federal agency and department leaders should plan for a 5 percent reduction in discretionary spending in fiscal year 2013, and prepare for more cuts -...

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GOP Governor Looks To Stop Effort To Repeal Controversial Anti-Union Law

AP | JULIE CARR SMYTH and ANN SANNER | Posted 10.17.2011

Read More: Political News, Public Employees, Collective Bargaining, John Kasich Union Bill, Strikes, Collective Bargaining Rights, Ohio Collective Bargaining Bill, We Are Ohio, November Election, Ohio, Repeal, Governor John Kasich, John Kasich, Union Rights, Ohio Union Law, Unions, Public Employee Unions, Republicans, Politics News

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. John Kasich and top Republican lawmakers said Wednesday they're offering to discuss weakening a new law limiting coll...

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Vermont Governor Marries Lesbian Couple

AP | JOHN CURRAN | Posted 10.17.2011

Read More: Lgbt, Political News, Marriage, Peter Shumlin, Peter Shumlin Lesbian Marraige, LGBT Issues, Gay Rights, Ann Beck, Vermont Gay Marriage, Same Sex Marriage, Michele 'Mitch' Beck, Peter Shumlin Vermont, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Gay Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Politics News

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Making good on a campaign promise, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin married a lesbian couple in a small ceremony in his office. The...

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Jordan Howard

Monster.com Says It Won't Ban Third-Party Ads That Discourage Job Applications From The Unemployed

HuffingtonPost.com | Jordan Howard | Posted 10.12.2011

Read More: Recruitment-Agencies, Political News, Fair Employment Act 2011, Unemployed, Usaction, New Jersey, Business News, Online-Job-Postings, 112th Congress, Monster.com, Unemployment Discrimination, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- The parent company for the employment website Monster.com, Monster Worldwide Inc., is taking action to get the progressive advocacy grou...

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Compromise Is Not a Dirty Word

Madeleine M. Kunin | Posted 09.26.2011

Read More: Political News, U.S. Economy, Debt Ceiling, Debt Default, Debt Limit, Debt Ceiling Negotiations, Debt Ceiling Economy, Obama Debt Ceiling, Debt Crisis, Debt Ceiling Debate, Congress Debt Ceiling, Politics News
Madeleine M. Kunin

Compromise, contrary to popular opinion, does not mean selling out one's principles. Compromise means working out differences to forge a solution which fits the diversity of the body politic.

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Glenn Beck and Danny Danon: An Unholy Alliance?

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 09.12.2011

Read More: Danny Danon, Restoring Courage, George Soros, Politics, The New York Times, Holocaust, Judea and Samaria, Knesset, Faith and Freedom Coalition, Political News, The Wall Street Journal, Rep. Nita Lowey, Nazi Imagery, World Likud Organization, East Jerusalem, African Migrants, Israel, Glenn Beck, Israeli Immigration Policy, Politics News
Marcia G. Yerman

While other nations witness how divisive American politics currently is -- with Glenn Beck at the forefront of the over-the-top rhetoric -- it remains to be seen why Israel would allow itself to be a staging ground for his extreme brand of political theater.

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Reducing Air Pollution Is Well Worth the Cost

Josh Nelson | Posted 09.10.2011

Read More: Epa, Coal, Rick Perry, Green, Politics, Pollution, Environmental Protection Agency, Political News, Green News
Josh Nelson

The air quality improvements of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule will be tremendous, with the number of counties in violation of federal standards expected to drop from 207 to just two as soon as 2014.

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Why Do Some Local TV Stations Have Political Beat Reporters When Most Don't?

Jason Salzman | Posted 09.04.2011

Read More: Fox 31, 9news, Eli Stokols, James Pindell, Patti Dennis, The DenverPost, Political News, Political Reporting, Denver Media, Local News, Denver News
Jason Salzman

If you watch local TV news in different cities around the country, and I'm not suggesting you do so, you see that a small number of stations have political beat reporters, but most do not.

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Campaign Death Watches -- Even for Newt Gingrich -- Are Premature

Asher Smith | Posted 07.24.2011

Read More: Political News, John McCain, 2012 Republican Primary, Joe Biden, Newt Gingrich, 2008 Election, Donald Trump, Elections 2012, Politics News
Asher Smith

The Gingrich campaign self-immolated out of the gate. A glitter bomb, snarling confrontation with an Iowa voter and epic John Lithgow recitation later, Newt's campaign is already being written off as 2012's Mike Gravel. That is to say, the comic relief.

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Eunuch Sought for IMF Presidency

Peter G. Miller | Posted 07.19.2011

Read More: Political News, International Monetary Fund, Satire, Banking, Imf, Strauss-Kahn, Schwarzenegger, Comedy, Ourbroker, Comedy News
Peter G. Miller

"We're looking for someone with the swagger of Arnold Schwarzenegger, the tact of Mel Gibson, the honesty of a Wall Street banker and the compassion for the poor you would expect from any Republican presidential candidate before the Iowa primary."

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