Articles Posted by Ralph E. Stone
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Modest Proposals to Address Gun Violence
The state of our gun laws is not because of the Supreme Court’s decision in District of Columbia v. Heller that established the “right of an individual to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, but rather the power of the NRA on its members, Congress, and many politicians across the country.
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Democrats Maintain Status Quo with Election of Perez to DNC Chair
Democrats yesterday maintained the status quo with the election of former Labor Secretary Tom Perez over Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn) for the Democratic National Committee Chairmanship.
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In Support of Planned Parethood
Demonstrations were held at least 225 Planned Parenthood clinics across the country on Saturday in support of, and against, the organization.
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Senate Should Confirm Gorsuch to Supreme Court
The Senate should confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court if he is found to be qualified.
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Mixed Feelings on Fidel Castro’s Legacy
Under Castro, Cuba improved significantly in education, medical care, religious tolerance, and racial relations. However, opponents of normalization with Cuba accuse the Cuban government of systematic human rights abuses, including arbitrary imprisonment, unfair trials, and extrajudicial execution.
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The Fall of the Democratic Party: What Happened and What’s Next?
Much has been written about the disaffection of likely Democratic voters in the just-held presidential election. But this disaffection began long ago.
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Kaepernick and Police Unions Poles Apart on Racism
Immediately, critics turned Kaepernick’s protest into disrespect of the flag and of veterans. This, of course, is nonsense. The America flag symbolizes many things and certainly among them is the right and, indeed, the duty to protest injustice.
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