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The Revolving Door of Australian Prime Ministers

Scott J Davies August 27, 2018
Australia changed prime ministers for the sixth time since Howard left in 2007. How does this keep...
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What Would a Parliamentary System Look Like in the US?

Roland Dodds August 3, 2016
...and do we even want it?
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Paul Ryan Was Right (I’m Serious)

Ethan Gach October 12, 2012
As much as I’d love to revel in Ryan’s tax-evasion during last night’s Vice Presidential Debate, I...
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