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Maintaining a Republic.
14-Nov-11Indio A republic by definition depends on the existence of res publica, public property. The existence of publicly held institutions, open to all, is the key to equality of opportunity. As public programs will continue to face pressure from so-called Republicans, it is wise to call to mind how access to them has shaped lives. I […]