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Mittens is looking as stiff as ever. | Photograph courtesy of user roberthuffstutter via Flickr Commons

Can Mitt Really Win?

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With Newt Gingrich suspending his campaign last week and Rick Santorum’s presidential effort a distant memory, Mitt Romney is now the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.  Both parties have started acting [...]

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Apr 29, 2012 | 6 Responses

Is Nicolas Sarkozy, the president of France since 2007, on his way out? | Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

French Election Update: Hollande and Sarkozy Neck-and-Neck

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After 17 years of centrist, conservative presidents (Chirac and incumbent Sarkozy), it seems as if French voters are finally ready for a change after Sunday’s first round of presidential elections. [...]

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Apr 24, 2012 | 2 Responses

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Oil, Obama and Outrage

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The “blame Obama” chorus is singing again. This time to the tune of high gas prices. Last week in response to declining approval ratings fueled by a 20 percent surge in the [...]

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Apr 24, 2012 | 1 Response

By Evan Caughey

New Lobby Graces Washington

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Every week I create a cartoon making fun of something involving politics, world affairs, or something moderately related to something else. In general, they are meant to make the world more bearable by showing that it is a silly place and that there is always something to laugh about. Unfortunately, they are usually serious things, so you will only laugh until you realize it has to do with something like who your next president will be. Anyway, enjoy.

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Apr 19, 2012 | Leave a response

The goofiest man in politics. Photo via Flickr courtesy of Rusty Darbonne

Love Letter to Joe Biden

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The Republican presidential primary is now stretching into its fourth month, and I am not ashamed to say that I have had about enough pandering and word-mincing to last me [...]

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Apr 12, 2012 | 2 Responses

Paul Ryan

Who Is Paul Ryan?

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House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s name has been tossed around lately more than any other Republican’s, save presidential nominee-to-be Mitt Romney. Last week the Wisconsin congressman released a 2013 budget [...]

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Apr 9, 2012 | 1 Response

Can Obama win a second term with his shaky leadership style? Photo from Flickr, courtesy of art_es_anna

Barack Obama May Not be the Man We Elected

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Four years ago when Barack Obama was running for president, he promised to lead with a radically different philosophy than former President George W. Bush. Obama gave speeches in Europe [...]

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Apr 9, 2012 | 1 Response

Say it with me: Mitt Romney, the nominee-to-be. Catchy, isn't it? | Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Romney Sweeps: Nomination Inevitable?

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Turn off the lights, send the fans home, let the losers hit the showers—this game is over: Mitt Romney will be the Republican presidential nominee. This much is certain after [...]

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Apr 5, 2012 | Leave a response

American Soldiers in Afghanistan. | Photo courtesy of Duffman via Wikimedia Commons.

The Invisible Wounds of War: Mental Health in the Military

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In the early morning hours of March 11, Staff Sergeant Robert Bales walked off his combat outpost in rural Afghanistan and allegedly murdered 17 people, assaulting six more. He was formally [...]

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Mar 26, 2012 | 2 Responses

Unesco is a UN agency that supports education, science, and culture. Logo courtesy of Madden via Wikimedia Commons.

UNESCO Funding Cuts Not in Anyone’s Interest

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In October, the United States, Israel, and Canada all elected to pull funding from the United Nations Education, Science, and Cultural Organization – UNESCO – after the organization voted to [...]

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Mar 25, 2012 | 1 Response

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Who Are The “Loopy Billionaires?”

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With Mitt Romney’s decisive Illinois victory on Tuesday and a number of endorsements from top party leaders, this cycle’s exhausting Republican primary appears all but settled. This primary has been unconventional by past standards, [...]

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Mar 23, 2012 | 2 Responses

Illustration by Evan Caughey

Israel, the United States and the Iranian Nuclear Program

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As Iran continues development on its nuclear program, denouncing nuclear weapons at the highest levels of government while continuing to enrich uranium and barring International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors from conducting a [...]

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Mar 16, 2012 | 5 Responses