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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Obama, Arab Spring, and the U.N. Vote on Palestine
The Obama administration has struggled to position itself during the Arab Spring and its aftermath. Some would say we waited too long to voice our support for the Egyptian protestors. Even more people would say our support for the Bahraini … Continue reading
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Middle East Miscalculation
President Obama’s promise to veto a Palestinian petition for membership in the United Nations further undermines American credibility in the Middle East. However, Obama today has little room to maneuver. It is regrettable that Mahmoud Abbas will force his potentially … Continue reading
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Obama’s Re-election Fate: Rising Unemployment
Currently, there are roughly 14.0 million people without a job in the United States. As of August 2011, the unemployment rate was reported at 9.1 percent of the nation’s population. This percentage seems to have been constant since last April. The … Continue reading
Get Your Own Healthcare!
“I don’t want to support people who don’t take care of themselves,” barks my co-worker. Yes, my jaw drops as soon as those words dart out of her mouth. No universal health coverage? Especially, for a developed nation … like … Continue reading
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Redistricting Maze And All That
September 12, 2011 Ongoing New Yorkers’ interest in redistricting seems to be spurred by pro-redistricting reform leaders, coalitions of pro-good government advocacy groups, increasing media attention and anticipation of the U.S. 2012 presidential election. Despite enthusiasm, it should be understood that people’s … Continue reading
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Tagged DANR, Latino Justice, Redistricting maze and all that by Nestor Montilla
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The Presidential Menu, Browse Your Options
Feeling a little glum about Barack Obama’s string of recent scandals? Tired of the Republican presidential candidates’ general disdain for the use of facts? Sorry Michelle, I know you were hoping, but the HPV vaccination doesn’t actually cause mental retardation. … Continue reading
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American Folly
Any public transport–riding New Yorker will have noticed the ads: October 2, PBS is releasing Ken Burns’ new three-part documentary “Prohibition: American Folly.” Burns’ subtitle seems an accepted truism of U.S. history at this point—it was foolish to pursue a … Continue reading
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Right-wing feminism in 2012: a Wolf in sheep’s clothing
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I suppose it bears repeating: Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann are not feminists. They just aren’t. It seems simple, so why are we still confused? Some may blame women like Naomi Wolf. On … Continue reading
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Memories of 2008 are Obama’s Biggest Liability
Election Weekend, 2008. A horde of college students descended upon my parents’ home in Cleveland, for 48 hours of canvasses, rallies, and all-around “Yes We Can”-ing. We had Shabbat dinner for 20, climbed over sleeping bags sprawled in every direction … Continue reading
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Ron Paul Reality
While watching the Republican Presidential Debate on September 12th I couldn’t stop thinking the exact opposite of the crazy spewing out of every candidates’ mouth. Then, suddenly, my ears perked up as I found myself agreeing with Ron Paul’s logical … Continue reading
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