Editors’ Picks
Veto, Interrupted.
For the first time in the Obama presidency, Congress overrode a presidential veto, passing the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, which will allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia.
Made in China: China’s Metamorphic Shift to a New Economy
The unveiling of China’s new single-dish radio telescope, the largest of its kind, signals a shift in the world’s second largest economy.
Taiwan-U.S. Relations: What’s Next?
The United States has long been one of Taiwan’s strongest allies. But how long will Taiwan be able to exist in its current state of diplomatic limbo? What does it mean for the U.S.? Loften Deprez tells us what to expect from U.S.-Taiwan relations in the years to come.
Pot Politics: Medical Marijuana in the Deep South
With support for medical marijuana nearly universal, legislators in deep red states are playing catch up.
Inviting the Rich Neighbors In: China and the G20 Summit
Why do we know so little about the G20 Summit, and so much about the Obama plane snub?
“Given Our Economic Reality”: The State of Connecticut’s Budget Crisis
In the midst of the state budget crisis, both Republicans and Democrats agree spending has to be cut. The question is from where.
The Political Climate at Yale Over the Years
Yamini Naidu takes us through a history of political involvement at Yale.