THE DEBATE
DEBATE OF THE WEEK
Should Coronavirus Lead to More Capitalism or Socialism?
Capitalism Creates Social Justice
Free market capitalism is the most just economic system devised by man, and the coronavirus proves the need for even more of it.
By
Dinesh D'Souza
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The Time Is Ripe for More Socialism
The coronavirus pandemic only underscores how socialism can help us achieve a more just and equitable society.
By
Nathan Robinson
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Trump's Failures Are Exposing the Dark Side of American Exceptionalism
Yes, President Donald Trump's coronavirus response has been an unequivocal disaster. But this crisis has deeper roots.
By
Robert Reich
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To Survive, We Needed Quarantine. To Thrive, We Need Sanctuary
There is a deep need to turn the sense of isolation into an awareness of interdependence, and to manage anxiety with resilience and presence. Responding to this need will serve us long after the pandemic ends.
COVID-19 is a Chance for Africa to Have Its Own Marshall Plan
Africa does not need more foreign aid. Aid does not build strong societies. Africa needs a strong foundation to allow African societies to bring forward their own creativity and enterprise—like Europe was invited to do after World War Two.
By
John Mahama
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It's Time to Crack Down on Iran-Venezuela Relations
The Trump administration should follow the Monroe Doctrine and prevent Iranian meddling in our hemisphere.
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Jason Brodsky
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Words Matter. And Joe Biden Needs to Use His Better
Letting President Donald Trump do the talking is working wonders for Biden now. But eventually, he'll have to speak up—and that could be a problem.
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Tom Rogers
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Coronavirus Unmasks the Global War on Millennials
Millennials must respond to the heavy hand of the baby boomers.
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Pete Seat
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Planet Nine Might Not Exist After All
We have found objects in the Kuiper Belt that do not fit with the idea of a huge, mystery planet at the edge of the solar system.
I'm an Evangelical Fighting for the Catholic School System
A conservative evangelical stands for the Catholic school system.
By
Charlie Kirk
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Even 2C Warming Could Push Tropical Rainforests above Their Heat Threshold
This is a concern as tropical forests may eventually start releasing more carbon into the atmosphere than they take out.
Americans Aren't 'Dying' to Work. Trump Is Pushing This Chaotic Reopening
The supposed "freedom" to work is a cruel joke when people are forced to choose between putting food on the table and risking their lives.
By
Robert Reich
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In Helping Hong Kong, Follow the Cold War Model
The U.S. could simultaneously hurt the Chinese Communist Party and greatly improve its own position.
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John Yoo and Robert Delahunty
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Trump's Department of Labor Has Risen to the Coronavirus Challenge
The deputy secretary and wage and hour administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor defend the Department's coronavirus response.
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Patrick Pizzella
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How Coronavirus and Cognitive Dissonance Are Shaping the NGO Landscape
The need for oversight of NGO activities is greater than ever.
By
Paul Miller
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Trump Can Call Me a 'Rogue Secretary of State.' But I Won't Let Lies Slide
We cannot let misinformation—whether it comes from the White House, the Kremlin or anywhere else—sow seeds of doubt in our elections.
By
Jocelyn Benson
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What Is Man If He Ceases to Think?
Don't be afraid to think critically and challenge conventional wisdom.
By
Charlie Kirk
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Navigating the U.S./China/Israel Triangle
Israel has been forced to reach out to China for greater investment. There are lessons here for policymakers, moving forward.
By
Bruce Abramson
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The Social Media Bigotry Pandemic Boils Over to Tik Tok
TikTok is the latest example of a social media company allowing bigotry to flourish on its platform.
By
Liora Rez
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From Hamilton to Trump: The Dueling Nature of Pandemic Politics
There is an almost eerie American Founding-era parallel to the recent kerfuffle over Donald Trump taking hydroxychloroquine.
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Michael McConnell and Max Raskin
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On Memorial Day, Remember Why Americans Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Memorial Day is perfect time to ponder why America is worth fighting for.
The IAEA Must Report Its Latest Findings on Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program
The IAEA should make the latest information on Iran's nuclear program available for all to see.
By
Jacob Nagel and Andrea Stricker
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Does the National Debt Even Matter Anymore?
It seems that there is little appetite for fiscal sanity in Washington, D.C. these days.
By
Jeff Webb
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