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A Debatable Debate Process

by Bill Whalenvia Advancing a Free Society
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

There’s an old saying in politics: “never get into an argument with a someone who buys ink by the barrels”.

But television networks?

Apparently, they’re free game.

Closing the Gender Gap: Not Newt’s Strong Suit

by Jon Deckervia Advancing a Free Society
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The headlines of the past week have provided a bit of good news to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Gingrich, whose campaign was written off for dead when his campaign staff resigned this past summer has surged in the polls.

Dealing with Disingenuous Teachers Unions: There are no shortcuts

by Michael J. Petrillivia Advancing a Free Society
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

After its big referendum victory last week, Ohio teachers union vice president Bill Leibensperger said “There has always been room to talk. That’s what collective bargaining is about.

"Act and learn" versus "Debate and wait"

by Michael Spencevia Advancing a Free Society
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

By Mohamed El-Erian and Michael Spence

In formulating policy, the process and the mindset can have a significant impact on the success or failure of outcomes. How you do it can be as or more important than what you do.

Is the Administration behind Americans Elect? Is Jon Huntsman its candidate?

by Paul E. Petersonvia Advancing a Free Society
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

That President Barack Obama faces enormous challenges in the upcoming presidential race is guaranteed.

Not all convicts are created equal

by Joseph D. McNamaravia Advancing a Free Society
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

(posted originally at The New York Times' Room for Debate)

Madison on Class Warfare

by Paul R. Gregoryvia Advancing a Free Society
Monday, November 14, 2011

James Madison was the Father of the U.S. Constitution. Madison, more than any other of the Constitutional framers, insisted on limited government.

Three cheers for the Arab League

by Kori Schakevia Advancing a Free Society
Monday, November 14, 2011

The Arab League has finally begun to take the well-being of Arab peoples as seriously -- more seriously -- than its cherished dream of Arab unity. The League negotiated with Syria's dictator to produce an agreement Assad would cease violence against the people of Syria.

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