When it comes to marriage equality, the French are surprisingly behind the times.
America and the World
Romney’s Continent-Crossing Coattails
A guide to Israel’s dangerous election
Peeking In on Canada’s Election
A Prospect Q&A with Alex Burton, who’s running for the Canadian Liberal Party’s top leadership slot.
Mitt Romney, Language Cop
Watch out, people who say bad things. Romney’s coming for you.
A Good Debate, But Will Voters Notice?
Obama dominated tonight’s foreign-policy debate, but with the country focused on the economy, it might not make a difference.
Obama’s Total Knockout
Barack Obama finished the debate season with a definitive win. Will it matter?
The Grit and Grace of George McGovern
A fellow South Dakotan remembers his friend and mentor, who died on Sunday at age 90.
“This Civil War, This Complicated Civil War”
A look at the ongoing conflict in Syria, and whether it’s too late for a swift resolution to the growing tensions in the Middle East.
Teaching for a New China
The challenges of higher education in a censorship state
A Farewell to Arms, and the United States
Hector Barajas is opening up his home to serve as a safe house for deported veterans like himself, stranded in Mexico, far from the country they served.

