America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
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A chart providing OTI’s position and a brief description of each amendment to CISA that will be voted on is available here.
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The Turkish government is torn between fighting ISIS and crushing the Kurds. Sarabrynn Hudgins writes that its attempts at the latter are un
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For years, cities have been strategically investing in just one industry. But Brian Feldman writes that current evidence shows the future of