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John Brennan: Under Surveillance

By putting drone policy in the spotlight, Brennan's confirmation may have unforeseen consequences for the CIA and American foreign policy.

Progressive Neoconservatism

Progressives have reason to protect military spending from overly dramatic budget cuts.

Wayne LaPierre, Gun Salesman

The NRA executive's recent call for women's armed self-defense boils down to nothing more than a sales pitch for the gun industry.

The Unique Inequalities of American Education

Why our one-of-a-kind educational funding scheme is unfair.

The Failures of the Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate may not be the best metric for measuring the economy's well-being.

Parents for Pot: Part II

Legalization of marijuana may be the paradoxical solution to our nation's drug problems.

Parents for Pot: Part I

Current federal policy regarding marijuana use is failing; legalization offers a solution.

Paging America's Doctor

C. Everett Koop, perhaps America’s most famous surgeon general, was hailed for his political courage. Where is our surgeon general today?

Let's Re-"Play Ball"

Major League Baseball officials should strongly consider a reasonable and limited expansion of instant replay.

The Know-Nothing Nationalists

Why we shouldn't celebrate all brands of American patriotism.