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Obama makes chemical case in Syria, but should we intervene?

With both sides of Syria’s civil war now claiming the other side is using chemical weapons, the US may be forced to intervene. But what form would an intervention take, and would American allies get involved?

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Media briefs: Murdoch pay … Nine redundos … Citizen rises …

Rupert Murdoch will take home almost $US70 million a year under the new deal.

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The slippery and convenient concept of ‘class warfare’

Class warfare” is a confected term sprayed about across the nation’s newspapers of late to shut down policy debate. But funny how it only applies to the rich …

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The climate change superpower is China — can US catch up?

A report out today shows the US is falling behind in the global low-carbon economy, while China surges ahead. Barack Obama has promised action on climate; what options does he have? The Climate Institute deputy CEO Erwin Jackson reports.

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Obama magic still works: Israel, Turkey breakthrough

Those who thought US President Barack Obama had failed to deliver on his Middle East tour spoke too soon. The rapprochement between Israel and Turkey is a significant step, says Charles Richardson.

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Chemical warfare could force US to intervene in Syria

The US has so far tried to stay out of the Syrian conflict. But with reports of the use of chemical weapons, it might have no choice but to intervene — and further destabilise the region.

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Richard Farmer’s chunky bits

A new low point for the year. Confidence about Labor’s winning chances declined over the last week. The Crikey Election Indicator is now at a low point for the year. Just remember, though, that what the Indicator is telling us is that if there were 100 elections from a starting point like now that the […]

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Sequester time for US — but don’t expect budget agreement

The US government has to start the process of cutting $85 billion in spending. The cuts may eventually be halted by a broad budget agreement, but don’t hold your breath, writes Charles Richardson.

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Crikey playlist: don’t stop thinking about your campaign song

We take a look at the good, the bad and the (litigiously) ugly of political campaign songs. While Aussie pollies have been reluctant to use pop singers, the playlist for UK and US campaigns rocks.

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The Union is fine, the Republicans not so much

President Obama’s State of the Union address set out some ambitious progressive reforms, while the Republicans scatter and filibuster as they work out which battles to fight. Crikey takes the political pulse of the US.

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State of the Union, state of the media: Obama address highlights press limitations

This year’s State of the Union address provides little evidence that Barack Obama is bent on a radical transformation of America. But it does expose a major limitation of the mainstream media, writes Charles Richardson.

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Obama’s new global warming push leaves Abbott in the cold

Barack Obama championed a cap-and-trade scheme on climate change yesterday. With a hostile Congress, he’ll struggle to achieve it. Still it leaves the Tea Party-esque Tony Abbott behind on climate policy.

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Media briefs: ABC breaks news … enhanced Obama … ICAC ‘crook’ …

Remember how in June of last year, News Ltd boss Kim Williams bagged the ABC for not being a newsbreaker? Plus other media news of the day.

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US immigration reform and the Latinos that don’t exist

Without “illegal” Mexicans, California might grind to a halt. But Barack Obama might have a compromise on his hands for serious US immigration reform, reports writer and academic Jason Wilson from Long Beach.

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A bowl of chili with a side serving of Obama watching

This week the world’s spotlight was on Washington D.C., to watch the second inauguration of President Obama. Freelance journalist — and former local — Robert Baird dishes on the best secret spots in the Capital.

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US assault rifle ban: why the NRA is right (sort of)

Focussing on assault rifles and hi-cap magazines in the US gun control debate is a false security, writes University of Queensland professor and American ex-pat Howard Karger. The answer lies in regulating guns.

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Obama a big believer in big government? Think again

Barack Obama’s second inauguration has reinforced the narrative that he’s a believer in a large and expanding government. That conclusion suits pundits, but Charles Richardson isn’t convinced.

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Obama’s big speech was half-baked, but that’s nothing new

That Obama’s big inauguration speech was a forgettable shopping list should surprise no one. But there may have been a hint of a new, bullish spirit for a second term.

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Inauguration day: solidarity from some while homeless shiver

The mood on the Mall was of dutiful solidarity rather than joy as Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term as president, writes freelance journalist Sally Davies from Washington.

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Climate change, immigration, guns: Obama’s liberalism shot

President Obama has signalled a willingness to pursue an ambitious agenda in his second term. New York-base political consultant Ben Winsor reckons the landscape may be changing enough for him to achieve.

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Media briefs: Tele is truckin’ … assassination on tape …

The Sunday Telegraph hits a new low by Photoshopping trucker caps onto its columnists’ byline photos. And other media tidbits.

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Clinton’s star power shone through as Obama’s ambassador

Hillary Clinton has proved herself one of the most successful secretaries of state the US government has ever seen. Will she make a tilt for the presidency? Keep an eye on her actions …

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Reagan, Clinton, Bush: the second-term curse awaiting Obama

Barack Obama’s place in history will be decided this year. He has a small window to enact his ambitious agenda, and a hostile Congress to get it done. Dr David Smith of The United States Studies Centre explains.

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Sasha and Malia need a bodyguard — little Johnny doesn’t

Crikey readers weigh in on the issues of the day.

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Why debt is easier than guns: Obama’s twin challenges

Gun control fits the normal paradigm of a legislative negotiation. The debt ceiling is different, most Republicans know they must raise it — and that’s why Obama should have more success on debt than guns.

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