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Suppressing Dissent

China's Olympic Insecurity

Jamie Metzl | Posted 08.13.2008 | Politics

Read More: Nationalism, Olympics, Falun Gong, Chinese Government, Suppressing Dissent, China and Tibet, China and the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Uighurs, Chinese Censorship, Beijing Olympics, Politics News
Jamie Metzl

The Chinese deserve their moment in the sun. If, however, the Tibetans, Falun Gong, or Uighurs in China cause a nationalist backlash, the ugly face of Chinese nationalism will be exposed.

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The Saga Of The Protest Song

Mike Ragogna | Posted 06.24.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Simon & Garfunkel, Classic Rock, Songs, Music Education, War With Iran, George W. Bush, Suppressing Dissent, Kent State University, Bob Dylan, Iraq War, Iran, Politics, Grunge, Folk, Vietnam War, Protest, Katrina, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Peter Paul, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

I figured maybe "Fortunate Son"'s rebellious tone had gotten his attention. But it was something more... my nephew was asking questions about its political lyrics and theme.

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Many Scott McClellans

Malou Innocent | Posted 06.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: Suppressing Dissent, Richard Clarke, Scott Mcclellan, Censorship, Scott McClellan Book, George W. Bush, Eric Shinseki, Politics News
Malou Innocent

The blowback from McClellan's tell-all illustrates the administration's intolerance of dissent. The lesson to take away is that no president can govern effectively if they take criticism as disloyalty.

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The Great Repression: Civil Liberties, the Economy, and a House Mismanaged

Randall Amster | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Civil Liberties, Patriot Act, Suppressing Dissent, Obama Transition, Economy, Financial Crisis, Bush Legacy, Bush Policies, Fisa, Politics News
Randall Amster

The foundational bedrock once known as the Constitution seems to have been consigned for lavatory use. The windows are so caked with mud and dirt that they're completely opaque.

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