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Empire or Democracy: Are We Ready for the Fall?

John W. Whitehead | Posted 06.16.2008 | Politics


John W. Whitehead

As resources are drained, the principles inherent in a democratic republic will be compromised by what is needed to sustain a militaristic empire like the US.

Culture Zohn: Roman Holiday Meets La Dolce Vita -- American Academy Style

Patricia Zohn | Posted 06.13.2008 | Entertainment


Patricia Zohn

2008-06-12-0zohn.jpg We all have a fantasy about taking off for six months or a year, getting away from the grind in order to have the time to muse and contemplate. We know we would be the better for it, our ideas sharper, our vision about our work clearer.

A Hunger Conference with Canapes and Thinly Sliced Veal

Janet Ritz | Posted 06.04.2008 | Green


Janet Ritz

"Leaders can eat what they want as long as they take decisive action to deliver the policies and the aid in agriculture that is needed to ensure that poor people who are suffering from high food prices are helped," said Alexander Woollcombe, a spokesman for the British aid group Oxfam.

Ahmadinejad: I May Meet With Pope

Jerusalem Post | Posted 06.02.2008 | Home


Iran says it would consider a meeting between President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Italian officials and the pope on an upcoming trip to Italy if they in...

Memo to Fred Thompson: America Has an Empire

Joe Lauria | Posted 01.07.2008 | Politics


Joe Lauria

We do know that Ron Paul deserves credit for bringing up the obvious in a hostile environment. Maybe some day historical fact will seep into the mainstream and at least be seriously debated.

Fighting Identity: Why We Are Losing Our Wars

Michael Vlahos | Posted 11.25.2007 | Politics


Michael Vlahos

We Americans, 21st century Rome, find ourselves ineffective against barbarians we call non-state actors. The non-state fighters heap us: they task us. Yet we can achieve nothing against them.

The Subtext of Confession

Steven Denlinger | Posted 11.01.2007 | Home


Steven Denlinger

THE BISHOP paused. He glanced back at me sitting there. He seemed to look directly into my soul, his eyes intense, passionate. My eyes dropped. I...

A Gourmet Weekend in Rome

Elizabeth Bard | Posted 10.12.2007 | Living


Elizabeth Bard

I am now an art historian who has been to Rome twice without visiting the Vatican. I'm holding out for no line.

My Roman Holiday with Valentino

Peggy Siegal | Posted 10.01.2007 | Living


Peggy Siegal

Entering the opening night of the Valentino exhibition is as thrilling as lighting the Olympic torch and winning the Oscar for lifetime achievement at the same time.


 

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