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Obama’s anti-terrorism speech: Making perfect enemy of good

May 29, 2013 By John Case

Pieces like Glenn Greenwald's long-winded dismissal of President Obama's anti-terrorism speech explain to me why a substantial section of the left is not yet fit to lead majorities of Americans.

Obama proposes end to “state of perpetual war”

May 25, 2013 By John Wojcik

In a speech at the National Defense University yesterday President Barack Obama declared the nation must move away from the "state of perpetual war" that has existed since 9/11.

Veterans need more than flags on Memorial Day

May 24, 2013 By PW Editorial Board

Eighteen veterans each day kill themselves; an average of 950 veterans each month attempt suicide, shouldn't this be considered a national emergency?

Battling crisis, Iraq’s communists remain optimistic

April 17, 2013 By Susan Webb

Ten years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, pretty much no one is optimistic about the prospects for democracy and a decent life for the people in that cradle of civilization.

Thatcher – Britain’s most-hated prime minister

April 9, 2013 By John Wojcik

Victims of Margaret Thatcher's attacks in the 1980's against workers and their allies showed little sorrow. Celebrations actually happened in communities across the UK.