Monthly Archives: January 2011

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In an era of senseless cuts to vital public services, here’s one that in its brutal scale and short-sightnedness almost beggars belief: Devon county council’s proposals to reduce funding for domestic violence support services by 100%.

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In an address following the tragic shootings in Tucson earlier this month, Sarah Palin’s use of the phrase “blood libel” to describe the intentions of those linking the violence to political rhetoric drew swift criticism. Many took exception to her … Continue reading →

According to a report posted at Politico by Ben Smith January 21, 2011, Michele Bachmann will deliver a  rebuttal to the State of the Union Address on Tuesday January 24,2011. The Republican Leadership has made their choice of Paul Ryan, … Continue reading →

Iran hangs two for involvement in vote unrest: report Tweet This Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook 0diggsdigg             Related Topics World »             TEHRAN | Mon Jan 24, 2011 … Continue reading →

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/19/AR2011011905000.html The Great Will (TGW) entitles his column of January 20, 2011 ‘Hubris heading for a fall’. His first line is from the Folk standard ‘Worried Man Blues’.  Is his essay just a highly garnished political tantrum, by a leading … Continue reading →

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Check out this website I found at oup.com

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