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McCain Denies He Was Ever Reasonable On Middle East | "Are you now or have you ever been diplomatic."
John Nichols
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Friday Capitol Letter | This week's round-up from Washington.
Te-Ping Chen
» ActNow!
No European Star Wars | Czech hunger strikers challenge Bush plan to deploy missile defense system in their homeland.
Peter Rothberg
» Editor's Cut
Pentagon, Pimps & Propaganda (continued) | The incestuous relationship between the government, the networks and so-called “independent” military analysts reveals the essence of a new military-media-industrial complex.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
» The Beat
California Decision Makes Same-Sex Marriage a 2008 Issue | Democrats need to recognize that social issues will be a part of the debate. And they need to get this one right.
John Nichols
» The Notion
Internet Gurus Flock to Harvard Conference | Blogging from the most important Internet gathering in the country.
Ari Melber
» Passing Through
The Disappearing Upper Class | Our focus on the "working class" vote highlights how oddly we use language to describe class in American politics.
Zephyr Teachout
» And Another Thing
Preachers and Politics | Secularism looks better and better.
Katha Pollitt
The F2C: Freedom to Connect conference brings netheads, netizens and other activists into the same room as congressional and FCC staff, public advocacy wonks, members of the federal communications bar and other Beltway insiders to see what happens.
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American Constitution Society’s Nashville Chapter presents “Executed on a Technicality: Lethal Injustice on America's Death Row,” featuring David R. Dow, University Distinguished Professor, University of Houston Law Center. This event will take place at the Office of the Federal Public Defender, 810 Broadway. This event has been approved for 1.0 hour of CLE credit. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. RSVP. The entrance to the Office of the Federal Defender is on Ninth Avenue, and the event will be held in the first floor conference room.
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The fiery speeches of Malcolm X, 1960s militant agitator for black liberation, are the focus of a five-week roundtable study. Selections will be made from a collection of oratory from the last eight months of his life including discussions on voting, elections and the betrayal of the Democratic Party; racism and the relationship of blacks and whites; the right to self-defense vs. non-violence; capitalism and "dollarism"; and many other issues of relevance to today. The public is invited to attend any one session or all five. Free. Snacks are served at 7pm for a $5 donation. Sponsored by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. Every Monday in March, at Freedom Hall, 113 W. 128th Street (between Malcolm X Blvd/Lenox and Seventh Ave. Subways 2 or 3; 4, 5, or 6; A, B, C, or D to 125th). For info or to obtain readings, call 212-222-0633 or e-mail nycradicalwomen at nyct.net or fsp at nyct.net.
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American Constitution Society's Nashville Chapter presents "Executed on a Technicality: Lethal Injustice on America's Death Row," featuring David R. Dow, University Distinguished Professor, University of Houston Law Center. This event will take place at the Office of the Federal Public Defender, 810 Broadway. This event has been approved for 1 hour of CLE credit. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. RSVP The entrance to the Office of the Federal Defender is on Ninth Avenue, and the event will be held in the first floor conference room.
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