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  • Political Polarization Is About Feelings, Not Facts

    Political Polarization Is About Feelings, Not Facts0

    Politicians and pundits from all quarters often lament democracy’s polarized condition. Similarly, citizens frustrated with polarized politics also demand greater flexibility from the other side. Decrying polarization has become a way of impugning adversaries. Meanwhile, the political deadlock and resentment that polarization produces goes unaddressed. Ironic, right? Commentators rarely say what they mean by polarization. But

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  • Tulsi’s Last Stand

    Tulsi’s Last Stand0

    It was already one of the most memorable moments of the Democratic presidential debates in this young election cycle. “Leaders as disparate as President Obama and President Trump have both said they want to end U.S. involvement in Afghanistan but it isn’t over for America,” observed moderator Rachel Maddow. “Why isn’t it over? Why can’t

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  • Hacking Homo Sapiens

    Hacking Homo Sapiens0

    “Live your best life” is one of those sayings that people like to pass around like a verbal head cold. No one is sure who started it, but they’re all too eager to pass the phrase on anyway. What’s never addressed is what “your best life” looks like. Never fear, Elon Musk is here. He

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  • Boris Johnson and Donald Trump: Five Similarities (Besides Politics)

    Boris Johnson and Donald Trump: Five Similarities (Besides Politics)0

    Boris Johnson is the brand new British Prime Minister. Johnson is also viewed as Britain’s Donald Trump. His populist/nationalist politics, demonstrated by his unwavering devotion to Brexit, have earned him this latter comparison. But the similarities go beyond politics. Here are five things the American President and the British Prime Minister have in common. 1.

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  • How Did the Presidential Campaign Get to Be so Long?

    How Did the Presidential Campaign Get to Be so Long?0

    Four hundred and thirty-two days prior to the election and 158 days before the Iowa caucus, millions of Americans will tune in for the second round of Democratic debates. If this seems like a long time to contemplate the candidates, it is. By comparison, Canadian election campaigns average just 50 days. In France, candidates have

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  • Let’s Stop Blaming Law-Abiding Gun Owners

    Let’s Stop Blaming Law-Abiding Gun Owners0

    In the corner of the room near my desk are two .22-caliber rifles, a 20-gauge shotgun, and a BB gun. The single shot .22 was my father’s when he was a boy, the six shot .22 was the gift of a friend, and the shotgun was given me as a teenager and hasn’t had the

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