Monthly Archives: December 2011

On Christopher Hitchens

Posted on December 20, 2011 by toxic

Christopher Hitchens succumbed to cancer on December 15th.  Hitchens was a prolific writer and polemical pugilist who angered many and wooed more.  He possessed an acerbic  wit and a taste for battle.  Unfortunately, toward the end of his life, these … Continue reading →

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The Art of Negative Campaigning: A Book Review

Posted on December 16, 2011 by toxic

With Newt Gingrich going around the country abusing the most vulnerable, I thought I’d take the time to share a book review on Negative Campaigning. Those who study politics are constantly subjected to the idea that no one likes negative … Continue reading →

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Hard Times at Occupy Boston | The Nation

Posted on December 2, 2011 by toxic

Hard Times at Occupy Boston | The Nation.

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How Are We To Live? A Discourse on Ethics

Posted on December 2, 2011 by toxic

In an age dominated by greed and the pursuit of narrow self-interest, Peter Singer asks the question, “How are we to live?” Ultimately, we ought to live ethically, but what does that mean? To answer these questions, Singer draws on … Continue reading →

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