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We Are All Americans in the Age of Obama

Manisha Sinha | Posted 02.28.2009 | World

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In his inaugural address, President Obama called on Americans and those outside America to be citizens of the world. It was a fundamentally new approach to global citizenship.

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Basking in the Warmth of Obama's Inauguration

Cheryle Jackson | Posted 02.21.2009 | Chicago

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The inauguration -- the coming together of people of all races, ethnicities, and social and economic statuses -- was one of the most heart happy experiences of my lifetime.

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The Day I Learned Obama was not Mine Alone

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 02.21.2009 | Politics

Perhaps because we perceived Obama's victory as a long shot, we all somehow convinced ourselves that the involvement of each and every one of us was indispensable to the man's success.

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A Day to Serve

Sen. Chris Dodd | Posted 02.18.2009 | Politics

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I can think of no better way to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. than to come together and make a real difference in the lives of others.

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Energy Lessons for Europe and the U.S. from the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo

Charles D. Ferguson | Posted 02.15.2009 | World

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While feeling angry is justified in a crisis, the governments would be best advised not to get mad at Russia but to get more secure in energy supplies and smarter in energy usage.

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Israel May Retaliate Against Turkey by Recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Harut Sassounian | Posted 02.13.2009 | World

Enraged by the abrasive tone of Turkey's condemnation of Israel's attack on Gaza, Israeli officials and Turkish analysts are now raising the possibility that Tel Aviv may retaliate.

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Who Cares About Playing Nice -- Play Real Instead

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics

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If our federal elected community wants to play nice, they will. If they don't, they won't. Call it reflexive partisanship, call it cantankerous cronyism, call it Ishmael. Really, who cares?

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

Jon Chattman | Posted 02.09.2009 | Style

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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?

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Pay-To-Play: Inauguration Tickets, Only $12,500 Each!

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.07.2009 | Politics

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This doesn't sound a whole lot like "change we can believe in." This sounds more like same-old-same-old cronyism and pay-to-play.

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No to More Media Personalities in Government!

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 02.06.2009 | Politics

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I live in France where we already have a people-izing of government with the President marrying an ex-model just three months after his divorce and li...

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Turkey Could be Major Political Loser in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Harut Sassounian | Posted 02.06.2009 | World

It is high time that both Arabs and Israelis realize that Turkey is a friend of neither side. When a ceasefire is finally established in Gaza, Turkey could end up as a major political loser.

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Reading The Pictures: www.sowingseedsofdissension.democrats.gov

Michael Shaw | Posted 02.06.2009 | Media

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With the country in a shambles, the media wouldn't want the Democrats getting off to a rocky start, would it?

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A Minnesota College Newspaper Editor on Israel-Hamas Conflict, from Tel Aviv

Karin Kloosterman | Posted 02.02.2009 | World

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There are 6 sets of parents in America right now who might be wishing that their kids weren't college newspaper editors.

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Mr. Claus Goes To Washington

Chris Weigant | Posted 01.24.2009 | Politics

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I would rather be at home now than covering the annual "sit on Santa's lap" photo-op for politicians, but I seem to have annoyed my editor, so here I am -- your intrepid holiday reporter.

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Shoo Haida? The Shoe Saga Snowball Rolls On

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 01.22.2009 | World

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Egyptians have had a field day with the shoe-thrower story. According to one joke, the U.S. accused Syria of being behind the shoe attack, citing phone taps that intercepted the word "shoo" (Arabic for "what").

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Mr. Obama Disagrees

Paul Jenkins | Posted 01.19.2009 | Politics

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Obama's choice of Rick Warren to give the invocation at his inauguration is dreadful. His explanation is even worse. He shrinks Warren's statements about gay people down to a "disagreement," as if we're talking about ethanol subsidies.

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Bridge Project Spans Gap Between Business and Green

Green Inc. | Libby Tucker | Posted 01.18.2009 | Green

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President-elect Barack Obama's recent promise to make "the single largest new investment in our national infrastructure since the creation of the fede...

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Iran Debates Obama Negotiations

The Real News | Posted 01.11.2009 | World

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Hours after returning from a fact-finding mission to Iran, Gareth Porter sat down with The Real News Network to discuss his findings. Gareth responds to recent Obama statements toward Iran.

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Auto bill clears House; Should it pass the Senate, too?

Steve Parker | Posted 01.10.2009 | Business

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And now, it's on to the Senate! The House today passed, 237 to 170, HR 7321, the automotive loan bailout bill, and has sent it on to the Senate. H...

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Air Flair: Airlines That Go Above and Beyond!

Stefanie Michaels | Posted 01.10.2009 | Living

Airlines are making creative attempts to win international travelers loyalty. They are constantly seeking out ways to gain a leg up on the competition...

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Detroit's Next Step; Analysis of Rescue Proposal Here

Steve Parker | Posted 01.09.2009 | Business

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It's always nice to own part of any failing automotive giant from the last century, if the companies are still not viable three, six or even twelve months from now, what will taxpayers' ownership be worth?

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Reading The Pictures: Cheney Holiday Card Says "Already Outta Here!"

Michael Shaw | Posted 01.08.2009 | Media

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Well, the Cheney's final holiday card is now available and it makes for an interesting comparison to George and Laura's.

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Obama Democrats Boost Washington Home Sales

NY Times | JULIE BOSMAN | Posted 01.08.2009 | Style

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There have been a lot of potential buyers from Chicago quietly descending on Washington this month, according to real estate brokers. Multimillion-dol...

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GOP: Imploding, Meaningless, and Run by Crazies, But not Dead

Paul Jenkins | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics

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Beyond its regional concentration, the Republican Party's face is from another time. Indeed, nearly half of the Republican caucus is composed of Southern white men.

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Detroit Drives to DC and Dr. Deming Invents Japan

Steve Parker | Posted 01.06.2009 | Business

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We've had enough threats from our sworn enemies -- we don't need them from Detroit executives. These CEOs and their boards of directors must go, whether by car or jet or skateboard, they must go.

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