Of Presidents and Paychecks
President Obama will return 5% of his paycheck to the Treasury — is this move more than just a political ploy?
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Lessons from the ‘Solar Capital of the Universe’
As climate change continues to wreak havoc on our planet, we should take a leaf from the energy policy playbooks of several GOP officials.
The Silence of Aung San Suu Kyi
Given her global celebrity, it is easy to forget that Aung San Suu Kyi still faces controversies within Burma itself.
Contagion in China?
There have been plenty of influenza scares in the past. Is the most recent one a greater cause for concern than its predecessors?
The Best Looking Attorney General
California Attorney General Kamala Harris is “by far, the best looking attorney general in the country,” according to President Obama. Is this an innocent compliment or a sexist gaffe?
New Rules for the World’s Arms Trade
The U.N. just approved a major new weapons treaty. What does this mean for the United States?