Tag / Benjamin Szanton
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Paid Patriotism
Simple expressions of patriotism—the national anthem, “God Bless America,” or the occasional ceremony celebrating a veteran’s return, to name a few—have a strong foothold in sports. But, as we learned in a November 4 report from Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake, patriotism is often funded by the Department of Defense. The government agency paid…
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Two Candidates Sell Themselves
After the second GOP debate, a familiar, hairpiece-topped face led the newest CNN poll. Behind blustery billionaire Donald Trump, however, Carly Fiorina (the former CEO of Hewlett Packard) managed to climb into second place. Fourteen months from the election, no poll offers more than a quick glance at the feelings of voters. However, those voters…
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