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Ken Goldstein favors a pro-business compromise on the economy.

Ten things I've learned from Rob Ford

Gravy is a problem, but pork is quite alright. There is an important and critical distinction between paying lip service to participatory democracy and actually listening to constituents. If you hear without listening, and do what you were planning to do anyway, then what’s the point of town hall meetings? Luckily, the mayor is just [...]

Where Are Women in the Debt Deal?

Debt negotiation

As a new budget deal appears to be in sight, we ask the question.

Military Families Face Pay Freeze, More Uncertainty

FOB Salerno DOD Photo

The looming government shutdown is already affecting our active military. The Good Men Project talks to an Army Reservist stationed in Khowst Province, Afghanistan, about our troops’ reaction to Washington’s games.

New York City Cancels Christmas

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I know we need to cut costs, but this? Say it ain’t so. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City have cancelled Christmas.