Politics

A vision of North America – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ronald Reagan intuitively believed in the notion of a North America, distinct in history, geography, shared identity, values and destiny. His announcement in November 1979 that he was a candidate for the presidency included the surprising aspiration for “a North American accord” that would enable the United States, Canada and Mexico together to make the continent “the strongest, most prosperous […]

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NAFTA’s junior partners: She loves me, she loves me not | The Economist

NAFTA’s junior partners: She loves me, she loves me not | The Economist.

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U.S. should copy Canada’s immigration policies: Guest opinion | OregonLive.com

Just like most Americans, I desperately want the laws of our nation to be respected. I want law and order to prevail. I also want all citizens to have reason to believe we will be rewarded if we follow the rules and respect the law.  This is why it is so important to pass effective immigration reform immediately. Currently, there […]

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How aboot that Obamacare! Why health reform won’t turn us into Canada

My job at the Washington Post is to write about health policy, which on most days is fantastic. Except for today: It’s Canada Day!  I mostly just want to write about our neighbors to the North (and my home and native land). Consider this piece a bit of a compromise. It’s a chance to explore a burning question I’m sure […]

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