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"Righting" the GOP

A.R. Bernard | Posted 05.16.2013 | Politics
A.R. Bernard

What happened to the party of Lincoln? To the party that abolished slavery and championed a woman's right to vote? To the party of Reagan who ended the Cold War and revitalized a moribund economy?

Time For Some American Shock and Awe in Syria

Sarwar Kashmeri | Posted 04.29.2013 | World
Sarwar Kashmeri

The clamor among the hawkish segment of Washington lawmakers to get the United States involved militarily in Syria gets louder by the day.

Diversifying the Arms Industry

Lia Petridis Maiello | Posted 04.26.2013 | World
Lia Petridis Maiello

In early April, the General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York City adopted an international arms trade treaty (ATT) that is supposed...

Party Pooper: George W. Bush and the GOP

Steven Conn | Posted 04.26.2013 | Politics
Steven Conn

Those who hope that the new library will serve as a "rebranding" of the Bush presidency, or who just want to engage in some Texas-style nostalgia for the good ol' W days -- and there were plenty of them in Dallas to cut the ribbon -- would do well to remember another mess their boy left.

Stewart: Bush Library Is 'Disasterpiece Theater'

The Huffington Post | Ross Luippold | Posted 04.26.2013 | Comedy

On Thursday, Jon Stewart revisited a topic near and dear to his heart: The presidency of George W. Bush. The dedication of the Bush presidential libra...

CARTOON: Is Fox News' G.W. Bush Poll A Joke?

Posted 04.25.2013 | Black Voices

George W. Bush had a pretty rough second term -- the most unpopular in the post-World War II era to be exact. But, according to a recent Fox News poll...

All 5 Living Presidents Gather For Iconic Photo

Posted 04.25.2013 | Politics

At the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas on Thursday, all five living presidents were in attendance and were introduced o...

George W. Bush: A Disastrous President

Brent Budowsky | Posted 04.25.2013 | Politics
Brent Budowsky

The Bush presidency was a disastrous presidency which caused a range catastrophies including the Iraq war, the budget deficit, and the financial crash.

'The First Lady Of Song' Gets Doodled

The Huffington Post | Drew Guarini | Posted 04.25.2013 | Technology

There have been plenty of First Ladies, but there's only one First Lady Of Song. On Thursday, Google celebrated what would have been Ella Fitzgeral...

Presidents Converge At Bush Library Dedication

AP | JOSH LEDERMAN and JAMIE STENGLE | Posted 04.26.2013 | Politics

DALLAS -- George W. Bush shed a sentimental tear. Barack Obama mused about the burdens of the office. Bill Clinton dished out wisecracks. Jimmy Carter...

Truman Says

Edward Headington | Posted 04.16.2013 | Los Angeles
Edward Headington

Just as we can all agree with then-presidential candidate Barack Obama that Ronald Reagan was a transformational president, so we can also draw inspiration from others before him like Harry Truman.

Honoring a Legacy of Service: The George H.W. Bush Volunteer Generation Fund

Wendy Spencer | Posted 04.12.2013 | Impact
Wendy Spencer

America is a nation of volunteers. Results from our annual Volunteering in America survey show how willing our friends and neighbors are to lend a helping hand. More than 64 million Americans volunteer each year, strengthening the nation's safety net and providing vital services to our communities.

Obama Honors Bush In Budget Proposal

The Huffington Post | Gabrielle Dunkley | Posted 04.11.2013 | Politics

President Barack Obama will name a volunteer program after former President George H.W. Bush, Politico reported Thursday. The George H.W. Bush Volu...

LOOK: Remembering Margaret Thatcher's Time In D.C.

Posted 04.08.2013 | DC

WASHINGTON -- As news broke this morning that former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher died following a stroke, the world is remembering the "I...

Chemical Weapons in Syria Will Be Worse Than We Can Know

Jeremy Courtney | Posted 03.29.2013 | World
Jeremy Courtney

The long-tail effects of chemical weapons continue to plague Iraq today, burdening a decimated health care system, and providing horrifying visual fodder for extremists who would incite hatred against the West.

Is the Age of Bush Over? Jeb Needs to Step Up His Game If He Is Going to Take Back the GOP

David Paul | Posted 03.29.2013 | Politics
David Paul

For the first time in decades -- perhaps since his father denounced Ronald Reagan's voodoo economics in the 1980 primaries -- the old Republican playbook has run its course. In the chaos of today's GOP, Jeb Bush can actually write his own script.

Points of Light and the Pursuit of Happiness

Michelle Nunn | Posted 03.28.2013 | Impact
Michelle Nunn

When I first met President George H. W. Bush six years ago, I was struck by three things: his deeply felt sense that a meaningful life must include service to others, his gracious humility and the fact that he ordered dessert at lunch and encouraged all present to do the same.

Government Spent Millions On Former Presidents

AP | JOSH LEDERMAN | Posted 03.26.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON — Being the leader of the free world is an expensive proposition. And the costs don't stop once you leave the White House. The gover...

What George HW Bush Wrote To Bill Clinton

Posted 03.16.2013 | Books

An updated edition of George H.W. Bush's letters has just been published, and it contains some unexpected revelations. The latest release of All T...

H.W. Thrilled By Students' Flash Mob At His Namesake

The Huffington Post | William McGuinness | Posted 03.13.2013 | College

Former President George H.W. Bush's mouth literally dropped open when Texas A&M students surprised the 88-year-old with a flash mob line dance to coun...

Bush Releases First Post-Hospitalization Photo

AP | Posted 03.07.2013 | Politics

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Former President George H.W. Bush appears to be back to his normal duties as a former president since his lengthy stay in a ...

Obama's Brain Activity Map: Good News For The Psychology of Religion

Kelly Bulkeley, Ph.D. | Posted 05.07.2013 | Religion
Kelly Bulkeley, Ph.D.

In his State of the Union Address, President Obama signaled his interest in launching a renewed collective effort to explore the nature of the human brain. The more we learn about how the brain functions as a whole, the more we will learn about the psychological dimensions of religion.

Jeb Bush Has Eyes On White House

AP | KEN THOMAS | Posted 03.06.2013 | Politics

WASHINGTON -- Jeb Bush has long resisted pressure from supporters to run for president. Now the former Florida governor is signaling that he's at leas...

George H.W. Bush: 'I Am Just An Angry Old Man Hurting For My Son'

The Huffington Post | Gabrielle Dunkley | Posted 03.04.2013 | Politics

Former President George H. W. Bush offers intimate observations about low points of his son's presidency in his latest book, set to be released Tuesda...

Remember the Date: This is the Week the Reagan Revolution Died

David Paul | Posted 04.29.2013 | Politics
David Paul

Chaos within the Republican Party is not Barack Obama's doing, as John Boehner oddly suggested a few weeks ago. Rather, the last two election cycles have laid bare the untenable contradictions long buried within Republican ranks.