Ian Nelson

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Feb. 11, 2010

American history didn't begin in 1877

North Carolina public schools are thinking of teaching 11th-grade history starting from 1877. Ian Nelson discusses why such a plan is ultimately detrimental.

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Dec. 7, 2009

All or nothing in Afghanistan War

Contributing Columnist Ian Nelson explains why President Obama must go all out in Afghanistan

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Nov. 2, 2009

Britain's Savage free speech attack

By banning radio talk show host Michael Savage from entering the UK due to his controversial opinions, Great Britain has unfairly restricted this popular host's right to free speech.

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Oct. 27, 2009

After Obama, can Clinton rise again?

Columnist Ian Nelson attests that President Obama will become so unpopular that Hillary Clinton will run, and win, the presidency in 2012.

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Oct. 20, 2009

For Admiral's Row, new is not good

Ian Nelson discusses the politics behind the impending demolition of Admiral's Row, a section of Fort Greene, Brooklyn noted for its history.