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Author: Arthur Lieber

Since 1969, Arthur Lieber has been teaching and working in non-profit educational organizations. His focus has been on promoting critical, creative, and enjoyable learning for students in informal settings. In the 2010 mid-term elections, he was the Democratic nominee for US Congress from Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District.
Aftermath of shooting in Tucson

Why do conservatives dictate how we respond to the Tucson shootings?

January 14, 2011 Arthur Lieber Crime/Violence, Violence Leave a comment

Following the tragic shooting in Tucson on January 8, voices of moderation told us that this was no time for shouting, demonizing, or blaming. 

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Albert-DeWitt

Got a moment? Let’s negotiate Albert Pujols’ contract

January 6, 2011 Arthur Lieber Economy, Sports One comment

A frequent criticism of  government is that it acts slowly and in a cumbersome fashion. That may be true. However, such conduct does not

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Put the N.F.L. on Facebook

January 4, 2011 Arthur Lieber Media, Sports Leave a comment

It’s time to put the National Football League on Facebook.  I don’t mean a “fan” page or anything like that; I mean actually running

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Obama's feelings on gay marriage are evolving

Same-sex marriage: the case for “evolving feelings”

January 3, 2011 Arthur Lieber Civil Rights, Good government, History, Obama 2 comments

At a press conference shortly after signing the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, President Barack Obama was asked about his feelings on gay

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Health care reform: Is the President crazy like a fox?

December 29, 2010 Arthur Lieber Health care, Obama, Politics 2 comments

I’m not a lawyer, and I don’t play one on TV (to paraphrase a commercial from several years ago).  But it occurs to me

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President Obama as teacher-in-chief

December 17, 2010 Arthur Lieber Congress, Economy, Good government, Ideas, Obama, Politics Leave a comment

We’ve all heard the story about the emperor having no clothes.  Now we’re hearing more from “the Great Communicator” who has trouble communicating his

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Political movies have short “screen lives” in St. Louis

December 10, 2010 Arthur Lieber Literature/Arts/Film, Missouri region 2 comments

Recently,  twelve high-school  students and four staff members of our non-profit went to see the exciting political thriller, “Fair Game” at the Tivoli Theater  in University

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A Model-UN resolution from a “country” called GOP

December 9, 2010 Arthur Lieber International, Missouri region, Politics One comment

This time of year is when I wrap up a series of model United Nations activities for high school and middle school students.  Through

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Albert Pujols could hit a home run for fiscal responsibility

December 2, 2010 Arthur Lieber Economy, Missouri region, Sports 2 comments

Albert Pujols has a unique opportunity to not only change the economics of baseball, but also to set an example of restraint for all

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President Obama needs some new friends in the White House

November 30, 2010 Arthur Lieber Good government, Obama, Politics 2 comments

It’s no longer a surprise that most progressives have come to the conclusion that if President Barack Obama was ever a progressive, he is

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A new book by Arthur Lieber. Political Introverts: How Empathetic Voters Can Help Save American Politics.  Buy it here.

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