Two Gray Titles, One Sexy Mix-Up
()What happens when two books with similar names are out at the same time? Well, when one is historical fiction set in Lithuania and the other an S&M novel that's ripping up the best-sellers list, some interesting teachable moments.
Sweetness And Light
The American Way: Winners And Losers, And No Ties()
May 16, 2012 It's not whether you win or lose — it's how you play the game. But Frank Deford says its downright un-American to have a tie in sports.
Foreign Policy: Who Has The Better Inaugural Bling? ()
May 16, 2012 Two European leaders were sworn in as president this month — Francois Hollande of France, and Vladimir Putin of Russia. Foreign Policy takes a look at both celebrations and compares the pomp and circumstance.
The Nation: Obama Must Hold The Banks Accountable()
May 16, 2012 In the run-up to the 2012 election, rhetoric on the Democratic side seems to have taken on a populist edge. But Ari Berman of The Nation argues that the president can't raise money from Wall Street, and criticize it at the same time. He must make a choice.
Weekly Standard: Obama's JPMorgan Account()
May 16, 2012 Last week JPMorgan announced that it had lost $2 billion. President Obama said that the loss validates his administration's policies, but he has also praised the bank's head, Jamie Dimon. Daniel Halper of The Weekly Standard knows of one reason that Obama might not be quick to criticize the bank.
New Republic: How Merkel Learned To Love Power()
May 15, 2012 As an economic crisis looms in Europe, most of the world has looked to Germany to lead the rest of the EU through the tough times. Harold James of The New Republic argues that the German people, and their leader, have become more and more comfortable with this kind of power.
Foreign Policy: Is A Greek Exit From The EU Possible?()
May 15, 2012 Remember when breaking up the eurozone was unthinkable? Uri Friedman of Foreign Policy has noticed several European officials who have "crossed the rubicon" and started discussing the possibility of a Greek exit, or, a Grexit.
The Nation: Who Will Avert A Euro Collapse?()
May 15, 2012 The demise of "Merkozy" and the election of Francois Hollande in France has many in the EU wondering about the future of austerity. Andy Robinson of The Nation argues that after the latest round of European elections, power does not lie with the traditional leaders of Europe.
Weekly Standard: President Obama's Fake Pragmatism()
May 14, 2012 Fred Barnes of The Weekly Standard argues that President Obama is not nearly as pragmatic as his campaign would like voters to believe. When it comes to compromise, Barnes writes, "he wants to be bipartisan, but only if that means getting his way."
The Nation: Can Romney Catch Up To Obama Online?()
May 14, 2012 Online advertising is becoming equally, if not more important than TV ads for political candidates. Ben Adler of The Nation argues that while Obama is leading Romney in this area, but the GOP candidate isn't far behind.
Foreign Policy: Got A Conflict? 6 Ways To Resolve It()
May 11, 2012 The world is rife with conflict — in fact, there is a whole academic discipline devoted to resolving it on a grand scale. Aaron David Miller has six points that any negotiator can use to ensure that problems between countries can be resolved successfully.
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A Mother And Son, And 'The Good Side Of Things'()
May 11, 2012 Born in 1948 with spina bifida, Dennis McLaughlin was missing several vertebrae and unable to use his legs. His mother, Theresa, was a single mom, working in a paper mill near Portland, Maine. He interviewed her to thank her for how she raised him.
