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Abenomics Stumbles As It Fails To Convince Corporate Japan

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is the embodiment of the Japanese economic comeback story.

Media Mediums And Obama’s Soft Patch

The old “soft patch” excuse is again being used to explain the inexplicable failure of Obama's administration to create jobs.

Turkey: Another (Yawn) Middle-Class Bourgeoisie Protest

Major protests are largely driven by the aspirations and interests of the bourgeoisie middle-class.

Downton Abbey: More Pablum For Delusional Anglophiles

“Downton Abbey” is somewhat entertaining -- but it depicts a Britain that no longer exists, or perhaps still exists in an extremely narrow slice of British society.

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Iranian President Ahmadinejad casts his vote at a mosque, used as a polling station, during the parliamentary election in Tehran

As Iran’s Presidential Election Approaches, Iranian Journalists Live In Fear

Throughout my career as a journalist in Iran, I practiced self-censorship while also experiencing systematic censorship from authorities.

Liberace: He's Far More Important And Influential Than You Think

Love him or hate him, Liberace's influence extends to the present day, with a new HBO movie reviving interest in the performer.

China sends more students to US Business schools than India this year

Debunking Conventional Wisdom About Doing Business In China

When consulting with new clients, I give them a crash course on what to expect in China, especially if they've never been.

The Senate's Doing The Bullying For The IRS

Senators John McCain and Carl Levin have now presided over what Senator Rand Paul rightly called a “show trial.”

California Governor Jerry Brown introduces his state budget proposal at the State Capitol in Sacramento January 5, 2012.

California's Brown Losing Favor As Budget Talks Draw Closer

At the beginning of 2013, Californians couldn’t stop singing Gov. Jerry Brown’s praises. But now he seems headed for a crash on the rocks.

America Plays The ‘Weak Horse’ In Syria

In essence, Syria has become not just a gruesome civil war, but also a proxy war with significant global implications.

Are The Great Gatsby Movies a Lost Cause?

The verdict has arrived, and the critics have condemned yet another adaptation of “The Great Gatsby.”

Maybe It’s The Lawsuits Stopping Banks From Making Loans

Eric Schneiderman, like many New York attorneys general, is playing politics for the bleachers even though he’s hurting their case.

Joe Francis And Jail: The ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Boob Who Got What He Deserves In Assault Conviction

Joe Francis, creator of the "Girls Gone Wild" video series, is facing jail time after being convicted for assault.

Boston Marathon bombings 15April2013 5pm

After Boston, A Predictable Wave Of America-Bashing

Fully or partly absolving the bombers, they take aim at a harsh, cold, uncaring, and aggressive behemoth known as America.

A Lawsuit Against The New York Post Is Good News, But The Tabloid's Death Would Be Even Better

The New York Post may face a defamation lawsuit over its infamous "Bag Men" cover. Could it just be one last hurrah for a dying brand?

The Albanian Who Taught Me That I Don’t Really Belong In America

Like my father, Besim was simply bewildered by the modern world and saddened by the inexorable destruction of traditional culture and mores.

Ezra Klein, As Usual, Meant To Defend Obamacare

At times Wonkbook is insufferable, at others, it’s hilarious -- hilarious in the “they-meant-to-do-it-even-though-they-didn’t-mean-to-do-it” way.

The Future Under Obamacare

If you want a glimpse into the future of Obamacare, take a look at the hospital where I was born.

Jason Collins: How Sports Illustrated Created A Contrived Nonstory About A Gay Basketball Player

In terms of sports celebrity, Jason Collins is a "nobody"-- it is doubtful the average sports fan even knows who he is.

Luis Suarez Bite Ban Doesn’t Add Up; Liverpool Forward Gets 10-Match Suspension For Biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic

Luis Suarez’s ban for biting doesn’t fit in comparison to suspensions for other offenses.

Does the U.S. Need More Growth?

For many decades now, economists have become fixated on the idea of “growth” as the ultimate goal of economic policy.

A Tax Increase For Every Home

You can be sure any time the government changes its statistical methods, it’s for the benefit of the government.

Despite Kermit Gosnell Murder Trial, We Still Aren't Talking About Abortion

Abortion is ugly. It's also an ugly issue. Not even pro-choice women’s-rights advocates deny this.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, And 'For Whom The Bell Tolls'

Dzhokhar will die, on the street or in a prison. Justice has its demands.

Reddit Finds Boston Bombing Suspect Photos

FBI Should Embrace Reddit & 4chan, Drop The Combative Stance

The Boston Marathon bombing demonstrates that the FBI should work with Reddit and 4chan users, rather than treat them as part of the problem.

Stakes Too High To Ignore Democracy’s Retreat

While the advance of democracy is stalling, public support for democracy is also falling across the developing world.

The Game Of Thrones Is A Game Of Coins

In addition to incorporating conventional methods of politics, Martin’s books also pay close attention to the economic problems of ruling the Seven Kingdoms.