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The Obama Center Sets a Dangerous Precedent
Some of the basic functions of presidential libraries are fading
Call for Subscriber Writing, May 2026
Freddie deBoer invites readers to contribute their writing for a subscriber-focused publication in May 2026, encouraging diverse voices and perspectives in the discourse.
What are the impacts of government decisions on public protests and free speech?
By John Irish PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Paris-based Iranian opposition group NCRI said on Friday that the city's police had banned a rally it was due to hold on Saturday and that it had appealed what it said was a "bogus" decision
Liberal Elites Promote ‘Abundance,’ But Democratic Voters Want Socialism
Pro-capitalist social liberalism resembles the “reform conservatism” that President Trump vanquished. The post Liberal Elites Promote ‘Abundance,’ But Democratic Voters Want Socialism appeared first on The American Conservative
The Lost Charms of ‘Football,’ and of Life
Professional players once were heroes, not celebrities. The post The Lost Charms of ‘Football,’ and of Life appeared first on The American Conservative
Iran War Day 114: Israel’s Bombing of Lebanon Source of Tension at Switzerland Talks
State of the Union: A CBS News/YouGov poll released on Sunday showed that 78 percent of Americans think that the U.S. should end the conflict now. The post Iran War Day 114: Israel’s Bombing of Lebanon Source of Tension at Switzerland Talks appeared first on The American Conservative
Socialism Is on the March
How the Democratic Socialists of America became the country’s fastest-growing political force
What role should Oman play in promoting peace in the Middle East?
As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role