In a fitting move on the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, President Obama has taken major step forward in the fight against human
Category: International
Obama working to avoid an October Surprise
What’s an “October surprise?” It’s any negative (or positive) news that breaks right before the November presidential election that has the capability to determine
For a safe life, don’t become a diplomat
Often, when college students major in foreign affairs, they are asked, “What do you want to do with that degree?” When they say they
U.S. should not subcontract Iran policy to Israel
Republicans are complaining that Obama should have met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the subject of Iran’s nuclear capability. However, Netanyahu wants the
Deadly leftovers: Unexploded mines and bombs
Imagine this. Dusk is falling. You’re in your kitchen getting ready to put dinner on the table for your family. The kids are outside
Where’s Matt? Dancing with Steichen and Mead
A jolt of joy. Don’t you think we all need a bit of it right now? I know I’ve been feeling the need lately
We should do business like Norway
If you had $600 billion to invest in various businesses, how would you do it? Would you only invest in companies that provided a
Dan Rather – so much more professional than Mike Wallace
On April 7, 2012, Mike Wallace of CBS News and 60 Minutes passed away. It’s hard to imagine any other journalist/entertainer who received a
The Clintons and the Obamas: Being smart and learning humility
A common stereotype about Ivy League universities as well as other high prestige ones is that the students are arrogant, even snobby. That can
Avaaz: Global, progressive activism in your inbox
Do you suffer from progressive-cause fatigue? Does daybreak reveal an inbox bursting with entreaties from progressive politicians and causes pitching the cause-du-jour and pleading