Certainly there are worse sins than doing everything possible to make your presidency matter.
Eric AltermanAmericans get mad as hell with reasonable frequency but quickly return to their families and sitcoms.
Eric AltermanBut particularly when the media profess to strive toward objectivity, gatekeepers play a crucial role in helping people navigate the news to make educated political decisions.
Eric AltermanHistory is replete with examples of empires mounting impressive military campaigns on the cusp of their impending economic collapse.
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