The boast that American workers are naturally superior to other workers and would therefore “win” in any fair competition is problematic at best and at worst, a pander to our national delusion of exceptionalism.
America and the World
Posted inAmerica and the World
Hold Off on the Obama Victory Dance
The president’s re-election chances have improved, but Obama faces severe tests on energy and national security.
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What’s Up With All the MEK Ads?
The Prospect takes on the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq ads playing nonstop during campaign coverage.
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When Bibi Met Barack
Netanyahu’s evaluation of Iran is based on mythology. Can Obama hold him back?
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Tinderbox in Israel
Discrimination against Palestinians in the country is reaching frightening levels.
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How to Contain a Nuclear Iran
Regime change is a pipe dream. Is there a way to keep peace in Tehran without it?
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Love in a Troubled Land
For Palestinians in Israel, having a family and being a citizen can be mutually exclusive.
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Thursday Miscellany
A little Eeyore, a little Tigger: women are losing at work; Vietnam is prosecuting a baby trafficker; and California approves of same-sex marrieds.
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A German History Lesson
It’s a good thing Germany didn’t follow the advice it’s giving Greece in 1945.
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All the Scary Ladies
An effort to silence women in the military is meant to empower the radically conservative clergy in Israel.