american exceptionalism

Reclaiming Patriotism In Trump's America

I spent 13 years serving America in national security and intelligence positions. It took the rise of Trump for me to identify as a patriot.
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America Needs A Stronger Anti-War Movement

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We Are Living In An American Century Of Carnage

Explanations for the accelerating militarization of the U.S. come from many directions.
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An Iraq War Anniversary To Forget: The Failure Of The Surge Era

“No matter how the war in Iraq ends, it seems likely that it will soon replace Vietnam as the military’s new touchstone for lessons learned.”
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The Insidious Harm Of The Turn On Immigration

Ways of life long relied upon are being overturned.
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No, Donald Trump Is Not An American Messiah

America should be wary of Trump’s uncritical messianism because it is false, unrealistic, and dangerous.
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It's Time For World Leaders To Put Trump's America 'On Notice'

The world needs to stand up to Trump's bullying through tough talk, civic action and political sanctions.
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As A Muslim, I Still Have Expectations From You, America

The distinction between hope and expectation is important.
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From 'Arrival' To 'Zootopia,' A Look At American Politics In 2016's Movies

The big screen reflected the country's social myths.
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What Rising Nations Can Learn From the Folly That Led to Trump

For those who have held the U.S. as the bastion of all things good and right, this may be a wake-up call.
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