A chilling index from the Institute for Southern Studies.
America and the World
Thoughtful, Prudent and Faltering: The Paradox of Obama
No president ever wins points for being Hamlet.
It Isn’t About the Tunnels. So What Is the Gaza Conflict Really About?
The Israeli government’s tactical goals shifted repeatedly. At no point, it appears, has Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a strategic political vision.
Our Privacy and Liberty Still At Risk, Even If Leahy NSA Bill Passes
Under the USA Freedom Act, the executive branch could exploit the absence of a bright-line restriction to engage in collection that is far broader than necessary.
The Limits of American Power: Judging Obama’s Foreign Policy
The Bush administration taught us the folly of overreach, but America simply can’t exit the world stage. The dangers are too great.
A Bright Spot In Obama’s Foreign Policy: Iran. Yes, Iran
With a glimmer of success on the horizon, Obama’s critics are predicting the apocalypse.
This Is Your Brain on War: A Dispatch From Jerusalem
Why both sides in the Gaza conflict saw irrational decisions as reasonable
Alabama Steelworkers Fight for Their Jobs, Threatened By Korea Trade Ruling
The steel industry is under attack by the selling or “dumping” of foreign steel, says the Alliance for American Manufacturing.
Netanyahu’s Dangerous Posture on Kidnapped Israelis Could Lead to Conflagration
In a region already in flames, a Palestinian terror attack and Israel’s response could light another fire.
Why China Has Strikes Without Unions
By eschewing the role of dissident, organizers allow the Communist Party to respond either favorably or neutrally to their actions, rather than repressing them.

