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Scientists: The Nukes Are Alright

Joe Cirincione | Posted 11.20.2009 | World


Joe Cirincione

In a blow to the far-right, the premier scientific panel advising the Defense Department has concluded that U.S. nuclear weapons don't need new tests or new designs. The scientists have said that our nuclear weapons will last indefinitely under current maintenance programs. We don't need new nuclear weapons. We don't need new nuclear tests. We don't need expensive new nuclear programs. Our top scientists are telling us the nuclear extremists are dead wrong.

First Amendment Under Siege

The Huffington Post | Judy Platt | Posted 10.06.2009 | Books


I'm in hot water again at home. You try explaining to a family that loves all creatures great and small that you're defending the rights of a man sen...

Poisonous Atmosphere Keeping Obama From Appointing Judges

The New Yorker | Jeffrey Toobin | Posted 11.14.2009 | Politics


The Obama Administration wanted to send a message with the President's first nomination to a federal court. "There was a real conscious decision to us...

Politicians Descend On Senator Kennedy's Funeral

Duncan Quirk | Posted 10.16.2009 | Comedy


Duncan Quirk

The 'One-state Solution' Only Stokes Palestinians Self-Delusion

Rabbi Abraham Cooper | Posted 09.19.2009 | World


Rabbi Abraham Cooper

Until the Palestinians eager to bury the Jewish state finally recognize the legitimate national aspirations of 5.7 million Jews, there may not be peace. But there will always be an Israel.

Top 10 World Stories You Need To Know From This Summer (SLIDESHOW)

The Huffington Post | Susan Ryan | Posted 09.19.2009 | World


Have you been spending the summer sipping margaritas on the beach, or joining friends and fam for countless bar-b-ques? While you've been relaxing, we...

Reclaiming Control of the Health Care Debate

Sandy Maisel | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Sandy Maisel

The Obama administration needs to recall why he appealed to so many people early in the presidential campaign.

Ode to the Purple Senator: Lindsey Graham, Republican, South Carolina

Lanny Davis | Posted 09.11.2009 | Politics


Lanny Davis

Mr. Graham is truly a rare politician: someone who can maintain his conservative principles but still reach across the aisle to find common ground, even, at times, with liberals like me.

Part 3: Un-Spinning Healthcare Reform - The Economics

Kimberly Krautter | Posted 09.01.2009 | Politics


Kimberly Krautter

I don't know about you, but one thin dime for every buck you make seems like a very easy trade for being able to see the doctor any time you need to.

Obama Poll Watch (June 2009) -- Obama v. Clinton (Second Term)

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.02.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Obama's poll numbers have dropped this month -- a whopping one-and-a-half percentage points. Reports that the sky is falling may be overblown.

The Political Stakes in the Battle for Health Care

Lincoln Mitchell | Posted 07.25.2009 | Politics


Lincoln Mitchell

A victory on health care would reinvigorate the progressive movement that elected Obama, and secure the president's place as one of America's great presidents.

Be an Ex-President Without Being President First!

Dave Astor | Posted 07.18.2009 | Comedy


Dave Astor

There's the Star Trek solution of changing the time-space continuum, but I'm hesitant to recommend that because of the damage it might do to the Obamas' new White House vegetable garden.

Obama Poll Watch [May 2009] -- Obama v. Clinton (First Term)

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.02.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

The stability of Obama's numbers (especially the approval rating) continued in May, which is remarkable compared to other presidents during the same time period in their terms.

Financial Crisis: Clinton's Role

Washington Post | Ezra Klein | Posted 06.28.2009 | Business


I think Bill Clinton makes a persuasive case that it was what he didn't do, rather than what did do, that contributed to the financial crisis. There a...

Bill Clinton To Cheney: "It's Over"

CNN.com | Posted 06.13.2009 | Politics


Bill Clinton jokingly laughed off a question Wednesday about former Vice President Dick Cheney and his recent claims that the country is less safe und...

Counting the Cost of Good and Bad Debt

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.26.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

While watching President Obama's press conference Tuesday evening, I was struck by a few things that are often forgotten in the criticism of his proposed budget.

Don't Let an Ambush Happen Again, Mr. President

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics


Aubrey Sarvis

If President Obama plans to keep his campaign promise, the White House and the Pentagon had better get on the same page now, and be ready to face the tough questioning sure to come.

Clinton's President's Day Green Roundtable

Paige Donner | Posted 03.20.2009 | Politics


Paige Donner

Green was definitely the color of the Clinton President's Day Round Table. This was a meeting unlike any other.

One Last Lie

Libby Mitchell | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics


Libby Mitchell

My young niece and nephew are becoming liars. They don't do it mean spiritedly, most of the time they are just trying to make a story better, or win a...

Time for Action

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 01.29.2009 | Politics


Aubrey Sarvis

Obama has long been a supporter of lifting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," but since the election, fairness, justice, and civil rights for the LGBT community seems to be delayed.

Obama Administration Needs to Take a Stand on Cluster Bombs

Donald Steinberg | Posted 05.07.2009 | World


Donald Steinberg

Cluster munitions are particularly evil weapons. On falling to the ground, these bombs and shells separate into dozens of small bomblets, exploding on the enemy and civilians.

Don't Ask Don't Tell: Getting Repeal Right This Time

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 12.24.2008 | Politics


Aubrey Sarvis

To get rid of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" we must proceed deliberately and according to a plan, which will not require grandstanding, but rather actual leadership.

Are Larger Changes Cheaper than Small Steps?

Andrew Winston | Posted 12.20.2008 | Green


Andrew Winston

When the very significant dust settles from the financial meltdown and recession, most of the environmental pressures we all face will still be there. So are we moving fast enough?

The United States of Obama

Jeff Johnson | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics


Jeff Johnson

Everyone from local Dutch youth leaders to former African and European heads of state expressed their excitement and confidence in the change possible from an Obama administration.

Brighter Day

Clifford J. Tasner | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


Clifford J. Tasner

If America should elect Barack Obama, we have to be the 'wind at his back.' We have to make sure that our voices are at least as loud as those of the big campaign donors.