Modern History - LA Progressive

Left and Right: Not Opposite Equals

Tina Dupuy: False equivalency benefits the right. A pox on both your houses disengages people from the political process and that helps Republicans. As we’ve seen in the midterms: When fewer people vote, more Republicans get into office.

European Debt Crisis: A Problem of Political Will

By Iwan Morgan

Iwan Morgan: the current crisis shows that unity in the face of economic and financial crisis is far more difficult for a 17-member club of nations than for a union of 50 states under one government.

Dahlia Wasfi and the Tragedy of Iraq, Part 4

By Mac Mckinney

Women and children in Iraq (Photobucket Commons)

Mac McKinney: As Dahlia has already noted in previous statements in this series, the US Government stepped over into the dark side, as was also done, for example, in Vietnam and elsewhere to try to secure, if not victory at least “stability” in a target country.

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Arab Spring, Mideast Peace

By Brent Budowsky

Brent Budowsky: The Arab Spring involves aspirations that move people around the world, across the continents and throughout the ages. Ultimately, it will prevail.