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3 Journalists Freed By Iran

AP | Posted 11.07.2009 | World


TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian authorities have released three journalists who were among more than 100 people arrested during pro-government and opposi...

To "Americans for Prosperity" Capitalism Is a Love Story

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 10.10.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

The only distinguishing feature of the Americans for Prosperity Foundation's "National Defending the American Dream Summit" was its astonishing homogeneity both in thought and in demography.

Anti-Reform Group Pumping Calls Into Nebraska Urging Senator Nelson To Help GOP "Kill" Reform

The Plum Line | greg Sargent | Posted 10.17.2009 | Politics


Here come the robocalls. In a clear sign that anti-reform forces are banking on "centrist" Dems to help block health care reform, the well funded gro...

French Delights Overshadow Economic Slump, Uncertainty

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 09.10.2009 | World


Magda Abu-Fadil

France may be in a slump, with a hyper-kinetic president intent on structural reforms to counter mounting deficits, but it remains the number one international destination for visitors offering more delights than can be fathomed on a 20-day visit.

Robert Ménard Slams Door, or Booted Out, of Doha Center for Media Freedom?

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 07.31.2009 | Media


Magda Abu-Fadil

Depending on whose version one believes, Robert Ménard, ex-director of the Doha Center for Media Freedom, pushed the press freedom envelope a bit too far, until he was shoved out the door.

The Media's Liberal Reverse Bias

J. L. Ballinger | Posted 01.04.2009 | Politics


J. L. Ballinger

Obama could pick almost anybody for his cabinet and it would represent something new from the current lame ducks.