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Why Republicans Are Winning in the Age of Obama

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:09:55 GMT

Why right-of-center candidates are succeeding in the age of Obama.

Senator Kerry: Vietnam Could Not Have Been Won

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:02:18 GMT

We must dispense with a dangerous myth. In an effort to pressure the president to send 40,000 more troops to Afghanistan, armchair commanders have dusted off the old canard that "we could have won in Vietnam if only … " Some revisionists contend we could have won "if only" Congress had not balked at the military's insatiable hunger for more troops and more bombing. Others argue that pacification of the countryside and training of Vietnamese soldiers could have carried the day "if only" we had stuck with these policies longer. Still others argue that we could have won "if only" President Johnson had made a much stronger American commitment when he first decided to send combat troops in 1965.

Rereading Vietnam May Help Prevent Same Mistakes

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:20:32 GMT

Unraveling the mysteries of Vietnam may prevent us from repeating its mistakes.

Financial Reform and Obama

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:45:39 GMT

Finance is much the same as ever.

Why Politics Could Be Behind American Homicide -- Kelley

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:29:59 GMT

The surprising roots of homicide.

Why Politics Could Be Behind American Homicide -- Kelley

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:29:59 GMT

The surprising roots of homicide.

Why Politics Could Be Behind American Homicide -- Kelley

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:29:59 GMT

The surprising roots of homicide.

Will Supreme Court Outlaw Juvenile Life Sentences?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:22:32 GMT

The U.S. is the only country that sentences juveniles to life in prison without parole. Will the Supreme Court declare it unconstitutional?

Healthcare Reform--George Miller on Why a 'Trigger' Won't Work

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:19 GMT

Rep. George Miller on why a 'trigger' in health-care reform won't work.

Interview with Joe Lieberman

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:08:38 GMT

Sen. Joe Lieberman Talks to NEWSWEEK

2 New Films Explore Obama's Challenges

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:18:08 GMT

One year after his election, two film projects and a new book ask if he can live up to the memories of his campaign.

Why Lieberman is Opposing Public Option, for Now

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:58:30 GMT

Why Joe Lieberman's threats on health-care legislation are not surprising, and may not matter.

Before McChrystal: Historical Troop Requests

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:09:14 GMT

Gen. Stanley McChrystal will soon hear word on 40,000 reinforcements for Afghanistan. But how have his predecessors fared? When they've asked for more troops, have they gotten them? And has fulfilling their requests made a difference? A look back:

Rove: Cap-and-Trade Doesn't Make Sense

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:34:37 GMT

Climate-change legislation that doesn't add up.

Alan Khazei Is Teddy's Rightful Heir

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:15:50 GMT

Alan Khazei should get his seat.

Clift: Fresh Eyes on Health Care

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:15:45 GMT

Some people see any change to the current health-care system as a threat. Then there's Susan Kelly.

Republicans Split with Big Business

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:43:27 GMT

What happened to the party of business interests?

Kristen Jarvis, Michelle Obama's 'Little Sister'

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:22:44 GMT

From the campaign trail to the East Wing, Kristen Jarvis helps the first lady navigate each day.

Anna Quindlen: Assessing Barack Obama's Progress

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:59:58 GMT

Assessing a young presidency. Barack Obama campaigned as a populist firebrand but governs like a cerebral consensus builder. The founding fathers wouldn't have it any other way.

What Michelle Obama Must Do Now

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:58:10 GMT

Military families, organic gardening, and a failed Olympic bid do not a lasting legacy make.