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There Was Only One Holocaust: Why the Misuse of Political Language Matters

Rabbi Abraham Cooper | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Rabbi Abraham Cooper

George Orwell wrote that "political language . . . is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable."

Africa Water Project Captures Difficulty Of Global Struggle

Joseph B. Treaster | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Joseph B. Treaster

Strong leadership is missing. A few members of Congress have been working on the water problem and Matt Damon, the actor, has made it his cause. But the issue is not getting traction.

4 Reasons Sarah Palin Loves Jews

R.J. Fried | Posted 05.25.2011 | Comedy
R.J. Fried

The Jewish people have found their Moses and her name is Sarah Palin. During Palin's pitch perfect speech at the National Tea Party convention in Nas...

so to speak: California Queen'in

Don Ringe | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Don Ringe

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Barack Obama Superstar: Do You Think You're What They Say You Are?

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Style
Jon Chattman

Now that he's the Commander-in-Chief, Obama needs to step it up, and dress the part. It's time he pimps himself out Wii Rock Band style. Would Elvis or Bono ever wear straight khakis?

"Gotcha" Legislation and Congressional Failures

Marilyn Barrett | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Marilyn Barrett

Do the Congressional Rules and Procedures really permit major pieces of legislation to be slipped in for vote without the opportunity for members to review... the substance and effect of the legislation?

It's About the Students, Stupid!

Marc Lampkin | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Marc Lampkin

When was the last time a teachers' union sued to demand higher academic standards? When has a teachers' union ever demanded more accountability in our classrooms?

Republican "Workout" Is A Cop Out

Ron Grande | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Ron Grande

The House Republicans will be to blame for any calamities that may yet be in store for our economy. Their objection to the modified Paulson Plan was not ideological, it was political.