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America's Perpetual Election Campaign
May 17, 2013
It’s more than 1,250 days until the next presidential election and for all intent and purposes the campaign has already begun. The first Republican attack ad aired on May 12 and its target was Hillary Clinton, widely predicted to be the Democrats’ 2016 nominee if ... Read more »
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The American-Mexican Effort at Image Repair
May 10, 2013
The leaders of the United States and Mexico are engaged in a joint effort to brighten the image of Mexico, long darkened by violence, drugs, corruption and impunity for killers and kidnappers. How do they hope to achieve this?On the American side, by changing ... Read more »
Why Religion Is in Trouble
May 9, 2013
“What do you think of when you hear the word ’Christian?’” I’ve been peddling that question around recently to people of all ages. I’ve asked it among those who have been fortunate enough to be better educated, and among those whose academic background is more ... Read more »
What is Happening in the Religious World
May 7, 2013
In these three years I have filed over 150 columns about public affairs and politics. While my life-long vocation has been as a pastor and theologian, only three of these columns have been about religion. Well, that is not quite true. Over the years I ... Read more »
Global Warming and the Buildings We Construct
April 23, 2013
If we are serious about the crisis involved in global warming and its causes, we must do more than drive hybrids. One of the areas few have yet to take seriously is the nature of our buildings. Let me tell you about one that is ... Read more »
A Reminder We Need To Heed
April 19, 2013
As the details of our latest disaster unfold it has occurred to me we need to take a good look at it and so should the media and our politicians.This is nothing to be politicized as some have already tried to do. We can't ... Read more »
Leading From Behind — Fear Or Apathy?
April 12, 2013
I believe the United States can intervene in international conflicts without putting boots on the ground. Or handing out gobs of money to people who hate us. Yes, that's a strong term but applicable.After four and a half years I'm wondering why the President ... Read more »
I May Get Into Trouble With This One
April 11, 2013
Every few days—or sometimes it seems every few hours—someone calls, writes or sees me on the street suggesting I give more attention to some particular concern high on their agenda. My usual response is, “Of course, I’ll give it a try,” and I often do. Read more »
Politics Headlines
Jobless tax hits business payrolls
Fresno Bee, May 24, 2013
The crisis of individualism
Phyllis-Chesler.com, May 23, 2013
Taking the Fifth
Phyllis-Chesler.com, May 23, 2013
"I Sleep in Hitler's Room" - A Wakeup Call
Phyllis-Chesler.com, May 23, 2013
Somebody Did Something
New York Times, May 23, 2013
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