The Prospect speaks with the National Council of La Raza about what Latinos expect from the president.
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Forget the Fiscal Cliff—We’ve Got Other Problems
If we had a functional government, America would address these three problems posing far greater danger to us than the fiscal one.
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Folks Like Me
Obama should retire his line about needing to pay more taxes, and start focusing more on the mega-rich.
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It’s Time to Kill the Debt Ceiling
Let’s use this opportunity to end the prospect of future economic hostage crises.
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A New, Tougher Obama?
If the president continues to stand his ground against Republicans, he’ll win the battle over the “fiscal cliff.”
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Will Tim Geithner Lead Us over or around the Fiscal Cliff?
I’m trying to remain optimistic that the president and congressional Democrats will hold their ground over the next month as we approach the so-called “fiscal cliff.” But leading those negotiations for the White House is outgoing Secretary of Treasury Tim Geithner, whom Monday’s Wall Street Journal described as a “pragmatic deal maker” because of “his […]
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The Election Heard Round the Watercooler
Politics and work remain the oil and water of the office, but that doesn’t mean Citizens United-happy executives won’t try their damnedest to mix them.
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What Do Republicans Want?
They can’t get away with not stating their positions on the Austerity Trap for too much longer.
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Deterrence Can’t Replace Diplomacy
Israel’s offensive shows the limits of military intervention.
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The Judicial Bush Doctrine
President Obama needs to take a page from his predecessor’s playbook on judges.
