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“The Dream” Remains a Dream
On January 18, 2010, America will celebrate the birth, death, and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will hear those powerful words, "I Have A …
Which Dr. King Will We Honor?
As we observe the life and example of Martin Luther King, Jr., the question arises, “Which Dr. King will we honor?” Will we yet again observe a polished, scaled-down, …
Taliban Fighters Attack Afghan Capital, Target Government Buildings
A coordinated Taliban attack in the heart of Kabul, Afghanistan killed at least five people and cast new doubts on the security apparatus in the capital city. Multiple explosions …
Obama in Boston: Was it Enough to Turn Senate Race for Coakley?
President Obama brought the energy from his 2008 campaign to Boston Sunday in a rally for Democrat Martha Coakley. She's locked in a tight race with Scott Brown to …
Life of the Party: Roger Ailes Is the Real Head of the GOP
I've been trying to answer this question: does the Republican Party have a “leader”? Surely it's not Michael Steele, the loose-lipped chairman of the RNC. Not Mitch McConnell, the …
Good Money After Bad in Afghanistan?
Helmand Province, Afghanistan - It was all smiles and good will in Nawa as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture made a surprise visit to one of Afghanistan's most troubled …
Fear as a Money Machine
A country programmatically gripped by fear - yes, that's us for more than eight years now. Fear of terrorism to be exact, even as truly terrible things happened in …
Haiti: A Long Survival Story
Paris, France - It is more than heartbreaking to watch the images that are pouring out of earthquake-stricken Haiti. In the time it took for the cameraperson to capture …
Howard Fineman | Life of the Party: Roger Ailes Is the Real Head of the GOP
I've been trying to answer this question: does the Republican Party have a “leader”? Surely it's not Michael Steele, the loose-lipped chairman of the RNC. Not Mitch McConnell, the …
Barack Obama | Why Haiti Matters
In the tragic aftermath of Haiti's 7.0 earthquake, images of the disaster break our hearts and remind us of the fragility of life. What America must do now — …