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04.19.2009 9:00 pm

The United States and Latin America must seize the moment

Latin American leaders gathered over the weekend in scenic Trinidad and Tobago for the Summit of the Americas. Thirty-four countries in the Western Hemisphere were represented, including the United States, but Cuba was notably absent.

The worldwide recession is wreaking havoc…

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08.18.2008 11:54 am

Anti-Americanism in Britain “based on misconceptions”

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

This story from the Telegraph details the results of a fascinating poll of Brits’ views of America.

Anti-Americanism in Britain has always been something of an oddity for pollsters, considering the historically and uniquely close alliance between the two nations. While British…

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08.14.2008 2:35 pm

Comparing America’s demographic future

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

demographics.jpgThere’s a lot of buzz today over a new Census report which estimates that whites will cease to hold majority status in the United States by 2042 — 17 years earlier than previously forecast. In 2050, whites will account for only…

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08.11.2008 1:22 pm

Why the Russia-Georgia conflict matters

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A Russian convoy crosses the mountains into GeorgiaIt was a case of ironic timing that seemed almost surreal: On the very same day that the awe-inspiring opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic games was supposed to announce in spectacular fashion the start of an athletic competition symbolizing…

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