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Common Sense is the timeless classic that inspired the Thirteen Colonies to fight for and declare their independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776. Written by famed political theorist Thomas Paine, this pamphlet boldly challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy to rule over the American colonists. By using plain language and a reasoned style, Paine chose to forego the philosophical and Latin references made popular by the Enlightenment era writers. As a result, Paine united average citizens and political leaders behind the central idea of...

Anthony L. Hall takes aim at the global events of 2015 with a unique and refreshing perspective. Here are some topics in this eleventh volume of his writings:
Migrants dying in Mediterranean Sea

"Admonishing migrants not to flee conditions so dire is like telling occupants not to flee a house on fire."
Narcissism of tweeting condolences

"The expression of such sentiments these days is intended more to draw attention to the person tweeting them than to comfort the person (who should be) receiving them."
Only authoritarian regimes can govern Arab countries

"Show me an...

Anthony L. Hall takes aim at the global events of 2015 with a unique and refreshing perspective. Here are some topics in this eleventh volume of his writings:
Migrants dying in Mediterranean Sea

"Admonishing migrants not to flee conditions so dire is like telling occupants not to flee a house on fire."
Narcissism of tweeting condolences

"The expression of such sentiments these days is intended more to draw attention to the person tweeting them than to comfort the person (who should be) receiving them."
Only authoritarian regimes can govern Arab countries

"Show me an...

The result was a series of essays and dialogues in which Roy and Cusack reflect on their conversations with Snowden.

In these provocative and penetrating discussions, Roy and Cusack discuss the nature of the state, empire, and surveillance in an era of perpetual war, the meaning of flags and patriotism, the role of foundations and NGOs in limiting dissent, and the ways in which capital but not people can freely cross borders.

Arundhati Roy is a...

Are you a community leader or landowner on an Indian reservation having difficulty finding information on federal Indian policy decisions that affect your county, town or private land?

Slumbering Thunder provides informational strength and reference for a basic knowledge of government decisions affecting your life, the lives of struggling tribal families, and the future of your state, and our country.

The federal Executive Branch and federal agencies are using 566 tribal governments and Indian reservations in 43 states as launch pads to expand tribal authority over...

Our current political system puts too much power into the hands of the few and often produces results that don't work. The Solution proposes a plan that restricts the size and scope of the federal government while increasing the direct influence of the people. The goal is to make government simpler with full public accountability.

The book is divided into four sections. Two sections describe the various reasons why big government programs don't work and refute the reasons often cited for why they should. Parts three and four propose my notion of a fix to the political system:...

Our current political system puts too much power into the hands of the few and often produces results that don't work. The Solution proposes a plan that restricts the size and scope of the federal government while increasing the direct influence of the people. The goal is to make government simpler with full public accountability.

The book is divided into four sections. Two sections describe the various reasons why big government programs don't work and refute the reasons often cited for why they should. Parts three and four propose my notion of a fix to the political system:...