My journey from Newark to São Paulo had to begin in Miami, thanks to America’s policy of keeping Brazil at arm’s length.
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Lincoln And Morsi
Does Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi see himself as a modern-day Lincoln?
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Middle East Shadowboxing
Hamas was acting as Iran’s proxy in its recent fight with Israel. It did nothing to advance the Palestinian cause.
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David Walters in The Wall Street Journal
David Walters recounts a real estate problem with a happy ending and an unexpected tax bonus.
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No Discount On Democracy
Citizens United supposedly put democracy up for sale. The would-be buyers might want to ask for a refund.
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A First, And Last, Hurrah For Dividends?
Corporations are rushing to distribute excess cash to shareholders. This healthy trend may not last very long.
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How Three Mile Island Hurt Long Islanders
The aftermath of Three Mile Island continues to play out, as Long Islanders seethe over yet another long-lasting storm outage.
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The Electoral College Isn’t The Problem
Is the Electoral College an undemocratic relic, or is it a constitutional bastion of federalism?
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Eric Meermann in Newsday
Eric Meermann emphasizes that there is no cure-all for capital gains planning in an uncertain tax environment.
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“Granny Pods:” Only A Partial Elder Care Solution
“Granny pods” can bring the latest medical technology to our backyards. But is it an answer to elder care challenges?
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