The Commentator

May 17, 2012

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Let’s be honest. There’s a clear link with Islam (£) by David Aaronovitch, The Times
Intellectual property is an innovation killer by Joshua Lachkovic , KernalMag
Dumb Idea Hall of Fame by Aaron David Miller, Foreign Policy
Nadine Dorries threatens Cameron's Party Leadership by Nadine Dorries, Daily Mail
Boris set for party leadership? by Traci Watson, USAToday
Anti-Israel students deface Star of David at student conference by Jonny Paul, Jerusalem Post
Jihadist Videos on University Facebook by Rupert Sutton, Huffington Post UK
Skintland: Heads I Win, Tails You Lose by Alex Massie, Spectator UK
Green tax on conservatories by James Slack and Tamara Cohen, Daily Mail
Saudi princess: What I'd change about my country by Staff writers, BBC

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