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Reuben Mitchell, a fine, young talent, gone far too soon
November 15, 2012
Just saw the sad news today that Reuben Mitchell, a young actor who was making a mark on the local theater scene, has died from injuries he got in a motorcycle accident Monday in West Philadelphia. M... More »
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To be effective in opposition, GOP needs to shed some delusions
November 11, 2012
Can the Republicans in Congress become the loyal opposition? In Barack Obama's first term, they had that opposing bit down to a science. The loyalty part, not so much. More »
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10 people who are very happy after the presidential election
November 7, 2012
Here are 10 people who have reason to be smiling about how things went yesterday, Election Day: More »
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Sure, you're anxious, but don't take it out on fellow voters
November 5, 2012
Hang on. In one more day, it'll all be over. The worst election campaign in my lifetime, and probably yours, will be over. Finally we the voters, not the consultants, super-PACS or pundits, will ... More »
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538 blog helps you keep your bearings amid election babble [UPDATE]
October 29, 2012
In Nate I trust. This last week before a close presidential election is always a maelstrom. We are bombarded with polls and with sound clips from feverish candidates shouting hoarsely at huge crowds... More »
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The best idea of this campaign — scrap the war on drugs
October 22, 2012
It's too bad Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson hasn't gotten any airtime during the presidential debates. He's got one of the best ideas seen anywhere during this long, dreary campaign... More »
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Not just Bill Moyers and Cokie Roberts — Subsidies for political media come in many shapes
October 14, 2012
Last Monday, you may recall, I went on WHYY-FM to conduct a mock interview with Big Bird. Don't worry, I'm not going to reprise my sad falsetto impression of the famous, yellow-feathered fow... More »
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Pew study shows younger Americans steer clear of faiths that act like fortresses
October 10, 2012
By their fruits you shall know them. As you sow, so shall you reap. Those were a couple of Bible verses that ran through my mind as I skimmed a new report from the Pew Research Center. More »
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Crying fowl — Big Bird counts on his friends to see him through
October 8, 2012
A co-worker just stopped by my cubicle, with brow furrowed, feathers ruffled. "Yo, Bird," I said as two, big, orange, three-toed feet wiggled on my desktop. More »
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Voting should be done in the flesh, not online
October 7, 2012
As the voter ID flap in Pennsylvania shows, many Americans get emotional about the right to vote – in theory, anyway. Yet, on this coming Election Day, as on many past, actual voter turnout will be ..... More »
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