Paraguay’s President Impeached and Removed
President Fernando Lugo of Paraguay was impeached and removed from office this week.
Cambridge, Mass. Considering New York Style Soda Ban
Another local official wants to join the War On Big Soda.
Egyptian Protesters Contemplate What Went Wrong
The heady days of revolution in Egypt have been replaced with the cold light of political reality.
China Is Not A Model For America, Or The World
China’s government may be more “efficient,” but it’s hardly a model for the rest of the world.
Police Violence and Perpetual War
Why we shouldn’t be surprised that police are using tools of violence against protestors.
There Really Is A Death Panel
We’re learning more about the Obama Administration’s decision to kill Anwar al-Awlaki
California Town Fines Couple For Holding Bible Study In Their Home
Does the state have the right to regulate how many people you invite to your home?
Francis Fukuyama on Origins of Government
Francis Fukuyama: “In the developed world, we take the existence of government so much for granted that we sometimes forget how difficult it was to create.”
Freezing Dictator Assets: Good Idea?
Wouldn’t we be better off offering besieged rules exile in relative comfort in exchange for graceful exits?
Hitler Comparisons and Bad History
Contrary to popular belief, Adolf Hitler didn’t come to power by democratic means or because of his ability to whip the public into a frenzy.
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