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More on why Russia does not understand U.S.

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Naomi

Last night I realized that Luke Harding had not mentioned another strong element of U.S. democracy, when he wrote (in his book Collusion) that Putin made a mistake when he interfered in our elections because he does not understand the … Continue reading →

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What does Trump mean when he uses the term “sovereignty”?

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Naomi

Decimating our civil rights. Source: At U.N., Trump Hides Behind ‘Sovereignty’ to Shield His Administration From Scrutiny An excerpt: In a world that places sovereignty above all, there can be no conflict resolution or meaningful protections against human rights abuses … Continue reading →

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Let’s think about the First Amendment

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Naomi

Today the Times has two excellent articles on the First Amendment. Both of them provoke thought–always a good thing. First, After Backing Alt-Right in Charlottesville, A.C.L.U. Wrestles With Its Role – The New York Times. Two paragraphs from the article: … Continue reading →

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