September 26, 2012
In GOP we do not trust
Somewhere between philosophical pessimism and political cynicism lies Republicans’ deep antipathy towards democracy
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July 13, 2012
Mitt Romney’s offer of government of billionaires, for billionaires, by billionaires
In the Romney candidacy, the Republican party has found the apotheosis of the fact that it now represents solely the super-rich
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July 4, 2012
What makes healthcare reform a miracle of American democracy
The fight over Obamacare provides a teachable moment in just how dysfunctional our vaunted democratic system really is
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July 2, 2012
We were wrong on peak oil. There’s enough to fry us all
A boom in oil production has made a mockery of our predictions. Good news for capitalists – but a disaster for humanity
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June 14, 2012
Marijuana could be Barack Obama’s secret weapon in this election
With support for legalisation polling at a record 50%, it may be time for the president to reassess his position on drugs policy
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