It’s a fairly safe assertion to make that the Claremont Colleges are home to few if any Newt Gingrich supporters. Yet Gingrich deserves consideration
Author: Matt Wolfson
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The Rise of Liberal Populism
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The Republican Rat Race
Last week, what is likely to be the full contingent of contenders for the Republican presidential nomination met for the first two widely-publicized debates
The Extreme Race for the 2012 Republican Nomination
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How to Run the World in 10 Easy Steps
Every so often a serious but accessible international relations book or documentary comes along and catches popular notice. Its success is a decent indicator
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