Obama's Historic Speech Deepens Divisions
Years from now, historians are likely to look back upon Barack Obama's second inaugural address as a rich treasure trove for understanding his presidency and possibly the course of American politics.
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Action on Guns and Immigration Needed
It is hard to remember, on President Obama’s second inauguration, that less than a decade ago he was a relatively unknown Senate candidate.
Obama 2.0: Smarter, Tougher -- but Wiser?
On the eve of his second inaugural, President Obama appears smarter, tougher and bolder than ever before.
John Kerry, the Dealmaker-in-Chief
When Senator John Kerry is confirmed as secretary of state later this month, he will encounter a number of complex tests as America’s top diplomat.
For the Sake of Democracy, Elect Women
First: Thursday’s congressional swearing-in will reflect the stunning success of the Democrats’ ground game at turning out minorities — a strategy that stretched across Native American reservations, c
Looking Like a State: Techniques of Persistent Failure in State Capability for Implementation
In many nations today the state has little capability to carry out even basic functions like security, policing, regulation or core service delivery.
Inouye: Man of Courage, Humanity, Dignity
As the nation continues to grieve for the six adults and 20 children taken too soon in the Newtown, Connecticut, school shooting, a hero from another generation has slipped peacefully into the pages o
Honor the Victims -- With Action
Yet again we are struggling to bear the unbearable.
Qatar Arms Deals Expose Limits of US
Qatar is a small country. It is made big, in the sense of influence and importance, because it has a lot of oil and does not think small.
Refocus Beyond Benghazi
It's Washington at its worst — Republicans continue to question this week about what UN Ambassador Susan Rice knew and when she knew it on Benghazi.
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