Obama's Foreign Policy: Responsibility, Not Recklessness

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His nuanced approach is preferable to another war-mongering Republican's.

What Romney Needs To Do In The Upcoming Debates

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Jordan Klein
Columnist

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The debates are Romney's last chance to change the narrative of the campaign.

Why Climate Change Shouldn't Be Ignored This Election

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Jordan Klein
Columnist

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While Obama and Romney bicker, the greatest environmental crisis hurtles towards us.

Why Obama Will Win The Election

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Jordan Klein
Columnist

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My prediction: Romney will, unsurprisingly, lose on November 6.

The 2004 And 2012 Elections: A Comparison

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Jordan Klein
Contributor

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There are many similarities between the 2004 election, which kept President Bush in office, and this year's election.

Roberts' Vote Upholding Healthcare Ruling Was The Right Decision

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Jordan Klein
Contributor

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Roberts preserved universal healthcare and the credibility of the Supreme Court.

"Buffett Rule" Is An Exercise In Fairness

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Jordan Klein
Staff Columnist

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Unsurprisingly, Republicans led the charge to kill President Obama’s "Buffett Rule"

Supreme Court Should Allow 'Obamacare' To Stand

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Jordan Klein
Staff Columnist

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Nine justices should not negate the work of legislators elected by we the people.

Trayvon Martin Case: A Reminder That Strong Gun Control Is Needed

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Jordan Klein
Staff Columnist

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Lovers of lax gun regulation will always point to the Second Amendment, possibly the most outdated clause in the constitution.

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What It Means To Be A Liberal

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Jordan Klein
Staff Columnist

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Liberals always strive to advance the cause of liberty.

The GOP And The State Of The 2012 Election

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Jordan Klein
Staff Columnist

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Conservatives must coalesce around someone, but it is still unclear who it will be.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Embrace Anti-Intellectualism

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Jordan Klein
Staff Columnist

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The Republican Party not only rejects intellectualism, it mocks it.

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Super Congress Hopes To Accomplish What Congress Cannot

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Jordan Klein
Staff Columnist

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The panel illustrates Congress' inability to solve problems.

Republicans Hold Country Hostage Over Debt Ceiling

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Jordan Klein
Staff Columnist

Compromise is a dirty word to Republicans.

Michele Bachmann: 2012 Frontrunner?

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Jordan Klein
Columnist

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Don't discount Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann.

U.S. Needs To Reevaluate Relationship With Pakistan

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Jordan Klein
Columnist

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Bin Laden was hiding just miles from Pakistan’s most prominent military base.

Jan Brewer Vetoes ‘Birther’ Bill

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Jordan Klein
Columnist

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Brewer restored a shred of sanity and dignity to both her office and party.

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Obama's Foreign Policy: Responsibility, Not Recklessness

What Romney Needs To Do In The Upcoming Debates

Why Climate Change Shouldn't Be Ignored This Election

Why Obama Will Win The Election

The 2004 And 2012 Elections: A Comparison

Roberts' Vote Upholding Healthcare Ruling Was The Right Decision

"Buffett Rule" Is An Exercise In Fairness

Supreme Court Should Allow 'Obamacare' To Stand

Trayvon Martin Case: A Reminder That Strong Gun Control Is Needed

What It Means To Be A Liberal

The GOP And The State Of The 2012 Election

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Embrace Anti-Intellectualism

Super Congress Hopes To Accomplish What Congress Cannot

Republicans Hold Country Hostage Over Debt Ceiling

Michele Bachmann: 2012 Frontrunner?

U.S. Needs To Reevaluate Relationship With Pakistan

Jan Brewer Vetoes ‘Birther’ Bill

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