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Shooting in Tucson: An Inevitable Tragedy?
Is today's shooting in Tucson a tragic wake-up call?
Read More »Filibuster Reform: Let the Fight Begin
The time has come to rein in the excesses of undue filibuster
Read More »Updated: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal Passes Senate 65 to 31
DADT moves to its final vote, while the DREAM Act fails.
Read More »Creating a New Underclass by Reinventing the Wheel
It's a weird thing about these Republicans — but they really seem to enjoy it when most of us are poor.
Read More »General Marshall and the American Tradition of Help
We can act for our own good by acting for the good of the world.
Read More »Senate: Ratify START Treaty and Fight Global Hunger
It's about getting foreign policy priorities in order. It's time to get started on START and food security.
Read More »Interview: Oxfam’s Megan Whitacre on Supporting the Global Food Security Act
If a community can show concern for global hunger and poverty, our leaders are more likely to support relevant legislation.
Read More »Secretary of War Highlights Key to Peace
Robert Patterson, President Truman's Secretary of War, certainly knew about war. But he also knew what was needed for peace.
Read More »Senate Urged to Increase McGovern-Dole Funding
There needs to be a greater emphasis on school lunches in U.S. foreign policy.
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