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Can $1.4 Million Buy the President of the United States?

Beau Friedlander | Posted 10.12.2009 | Politics


Beau Friedlander

The prize came at a crucial juncture in the war in Afghanistan, and it seems clear why Obama was selected to be the next Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The folks in Oslo wanted to force him to make the "right" choice.

Kissinger: Obama Is Handling The Situation In Iran Well

Think Progress | Posted 07.19.2009 | Politics


In an interview with CNN yesterday, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) criticized President Obama's approach to the turmoil in Iran, saying that he shouldn't be ...

Iranian Snub? Not Quite

Nathan Gonzalez | Posted 04.21.2009 | World


Nathan Gonzalez

There is a very important reason for Iran's reluctance to change its tone overnight. It is due to a political trend I call the "cult of anti-Americanism."

So, Who Would Joseph Heller Vote For Next Tuesday?

Erica Heller | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


Erica Heller

Most people would automatically assume it to be the brilliant kid from Harvard rather than the spooky, disingenuous, creaky-wheel from yesteryear. They would be wrong.

Happy U.N. Day!

Patrick Barry | Posted 11.24.2008 | Politics


Patrick Barry

On this, the 60th celebration of U.N. day and the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the U.N. Charter, it is time to jettison the League of Democracies.

Who is Randy Scheunemann?

The Real News | Posted 10.12.2008 | Politics


The Real News

Basically he is a neo-conservative which in the context of American politics means he belongs to a very small group of intellectuals who think that America should basically take over the running of the world and spread democracy through ideas first and military power second."

Nukes, Nukes, and (Maybe) Fewer Nukes?

Conn Hallinan | Posted 08.06.2008 | Politics


Conn Hallinan

The threat of nuclear proliferation will not end until all nations have given them up. And the danger of nuclear weapons will not disappear until the weak need no longer fear the strong.

Sam Stein

Motley Crew: Potential Bloomberg Backers Run The Gamut

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


In May 2007, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg found himself in heartland, serving as the commencement speaker for the University of Oklahoma. The...