A government that lies to its citizens is bad, but one that lies to itself is even worse.
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An Exercise In Leverage
Tag Archives: Politics
Russia Bombs Us
A half-million Syrians are dead, Europe is unraveling and Russia has bombed U.S. forces, all while we discuss Trump’s behavior.
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Marijuana Causes Blindness
Want to get science deniers out of the government? You might start at the DEA.
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Zika Becomes A Political Virus
Ebola may have hurt Democrats in 2014. They apparently hope to weaponize Zika in time to help themselves this November.
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The Un-Democratic Party
Trump is cast as a threat to democracy, but a different candidate co-opted her party’s nominating machinery.
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Ruth Bader Bonaparte’s Regrets
Ginsburg does not take back what she said about Trump; she merely regrets that it hurt her more than him.
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Another State Department Slow-Walk
Obama promised transparency, but actions speak louder than words, and they tell another story – especially at State.
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Who Are The Real Authoritarians?
Not much evidence supports the claim that conservatives tend to be authoritarian, but that hasn’t stopped the other side.
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How Prosecutors Win Even When They Lose
A former governor’s conviction is overturned, but the Obama Justice Department probably achieved its key objectives anyway.
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A Prescription For Cheaper EpiPens
There is a simple cure for patients suffering from overpriced medications, but Congress needs to write the prescription.
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