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American Idol apology competition: Rush vs. Dave

March 20, 2012 Arthur Lieber Language/Words, Media, Reproductive rights, Women Leave a comment

Recently, there has been considerable talk about apologies. It occurred to me that it might be a good idea if we had an American

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Relationship advice from two guys with seven wives

March 9, 2012 Arthur Lieber Health care, Media, Politics, Women Leave a comment

Sometimes you want to be careful to not be a “bird of a feather” with someone who is toxic. Newt Gingrich seems to have

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The Fox Effect

February 14, 2012 Gloria Shur Bilchik Media One comment

A new book, set for release on February 21, 2012, uses leaked emails and Fox Network employees’ own words to show Fox News for

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What would political life be like without social media?

February 6, 2012 Arthur Lieber Campaigns, Media, Politics, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

Whether you’re running for president of the United States or dog catcher of Rufusville, it is considered essential for you to have a campaign

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Civilized debate pleases some; confuses others

January 30, 2012 Arthur Lieber Campaigns, Media, Politics, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

My biggest concern with presidential debates, not only in 2011-12, but for at least the last eight years, has been the frivolity of many

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Can we please spare our candidates from the triviality?

January 26, 2012 Arthur Lieber Campaigns, Media, Politics, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

Recently there was a little spat in New Hampshire between CNN correspondent Dana Bash and presidential candidate Ron Paul (R-TX). For years, I have

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Bill Moyers is back from retirement with a new TV show: Moyers & Company

January 13, 2012 Madonna Gauding Media, Politics One comment

After 20 months of retirement, Bill Moyers, now 77, will return to PBS with a new show called “Moyers & Company.”  It will premiere

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Four days that really make our political system ugly

January 10, 2012 Arthur Lieber Campaigns, Congress, Good government, Media, Obama, Voting/Elections Leave a comment

March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 are the most important dates of the year to most candidates running for office, other

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This is the way the war ends: not with a bang, but a whimper

December 18, 2011 Gloria Shur Bilchik Media, Military, War One comment

The war in Iraq is officially over. But did anyone notice, really? The last troops [except for the ones that are staying and the

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I could do it again; grow up to be a liberal by watching CBS Evening News

December 13, 2011 Arthur Lieber History, Media 6 comments

I grew up to be a liberal; my views, which were largely based on empathy, were formed well before I graduated from high school.

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

Gloria Shur Bilchik’s new book, Election Insiders: Behind the scenes with the people who make your vote count. Kindle edition now available at Amazon.

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