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From Libya and Iran to Syria and Iraq, when is going to war justifiable? Is there such a thing as a "just war"?
Paul supporters make sweeping generalizations about Huntsman's background in a new ad, a commercial that is too extreme.
Pinterest has become a unique internet sensation appealing mostly to women.
Enabling teens to make their own choices by providing them with factual information may reduce adverse emotional outcomes in women who decide to terminate or carry the pregnancy to term.
The recent cuts to the Defense Department budget are good for the future of the U.S. military and its global role in the 21st century.
"Support the Troops" has become a phrase used so frequently in the American political discourse it has lost all sense of meaning.
As an era ends, Iraqis will grapple with their own security while veterans will adjust to the labor market back at home.
Our brave service members delivered victory in Iraq, but it was President Obama who deserves credit for bringing them home.
Attorney General Eric Holder advocated for significant changes in the voting process to protect minority voters from discrimination and exclusion. Do you agree with his proposed changes?
With the end of the war approaching, removing U.S. military detainee Ali Musa Daqduq from Iraq without the Iraqi government's consent would be a mistake by the Obama administration.
PolicyMic is broadcasting live from Capitol Hill for the kick-off of No Labels' congressional reform proposals. We're interviewing members of Congress. What questions would you like us to ask?
The recent government ban on Plan B seems to be yet another case of women's bodies being used as the battlefield for political, moral, and religious forces.
2011 has been a tumultuous time for the region, and not just because of the Arab Spring.
Chimps and other apes are finally receiving recognition for the suffering they endure at the hands of scientists. Unfortunately, other animals are still being ignored.
Putting more women in Congress would bring a fresh perspective to America's deadlocked politics.
Now is the time to stop Iran. Not just for our own selfish interests but for the very survival of western religion, culture, and civilization.
How do you think the new jobs report will impact President Barack Obama’s chances for reelection?
Weigh in: Which candidate do you trust to be the commander in chief? Which candidate showed the best grasp of our issues and the solutions needed? Which candidate had the worst performance?
Should the United States have waited for the Iraqi people to rise up against their tyrant rather than invading the country?
OWS does not represent the 99%. Protesters should turn to the political process and present real solutions to our politicians in Washington.
As long as Democrats are in power, meaningful entitlement reform will never get addressed, and as long as Republicans are in power, meaningful tax reform will never be tackled.
Weigh in: Should Congress let the automatic cuts go into effect? Are these cuts fair? What impact will they have on the long-term deficit, the economy, and jobs?
Drone strikes are an ineffective tool for the U.S. to fight large terror networks.
A closer look at the death toll in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict reveals that Israel is the target of unjustified criticism.
IAVA's Paul Rieckhoff reflects on Iraq and Afghanistan veterans 12.1% unemployment rate, and what his organization is doing to fix it.
Weigh In: If you don’t go out and vote, can you criticize government?
America will still be heavily involved in the future of Iraq, despite a planned U.S. pullout of troops at the end of the year.
Who will win the 2012 presidential election? Will there be a serious challenge from a third candidate? Join the debate.
The U.S. military is taking renewable energy and energy independence seriously. If it works for them, it can work for the rest of us.
The Daily Kos founder has launched "Operation Hilarity" to ensure President Obama gets re-elected, but this is the kind of mischievous politics Americans hate.
Jason Cain I agree with you Jake. While Susan is right in that this is occurs on the grassroots level, I disagree with it being a supported tactic. The Daily Kos is progressive but still tries to tout itself as a reputable news source and therefore I don'...