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Author Profile: Matthew Beck

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Matthew Beck is a 23 year old Chicagoan who is currently doing some freelance political writing. He will be attending George Washington University in the fall.

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The Repugnance of Friedman
11 June 2008
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Thomas Friedman’s position at the New York Times comprimises the intellectual integrity of the paper

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Quasi-Rhapsodian
20 May 2008
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A conversation with Eric Harms of independent mp3 store Apollo Audio

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Obama’s PR Problem
6 May 2008
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Why Obama’s appeal continues to wane, even among die-hard Dems

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Can Democrats be Progressive?
25 April 2008
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Why immigration is the bellwether issue for judging the potential progressive trajectory of liberal politics today

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Lesson for Liberals: Labor Unions
18 April 2008
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Liberals could all use a lesson on how to bring our theories of equality to fruition; bring the union voices to the fore and create a dialogue between the policy wonks and the workers

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Why We Should Boycott the Olympics
10 April 2008
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(Or at least the opening ceremony.) The Beijing Olympics provides a rare moment of consideration for China’s human rights abuses

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Accountable
3 April 2008
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The discussion of Campaign Finance should be at the forefront of the contest between Barack Obama and John McCain.

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The Anti-War Movement’s Image Problem
20 March 2008
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What the antiwar movement needs is a common vision that threads the voices and factions together to effect change.

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Don’t Mention The War: March 13, 2008
13 March 2008
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America is still at war. We have to do more than talk and sign online petitions to nowhere.

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For Eve
7 March 2008
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Remembering Eve Carson and the message it should send to Washington

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Yes He Can
6 March 2008
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Barack Obama’s brand of unifying change finds him cozying up to conservative interests

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Making the Best of Nader’s Run
28 February 2008
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Progressive whipping boy Ralph Nader still poses a threat to corporate Democrats