Palestinian Prisoners
Following the death of a Palestinian man in an Israeli jail, the uneasy ceasefire has been broken. How can security and stability in the region be reestablished?
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Remembering Trayvon
A year later, what should we remember about the shooting that momentarily paralyzed America?
Sequestration
The sequester is coming fast–will Republicans be torn by the mandatory cuts, or will they manage to come together?
Surveillance Law Struck Down
The Supreme Court should have heard the case against a law that could infringe on the privacy of American citizens.
Politics at the Oscars
More than just 90-minute diversions, the year’s best films can teach us a bit about how the tenor of U.S. politics ought to change.
What Conservatism Isn’t
Jon Huntsman argues the GOP must embrace “big tent” libertarian conservatism. But the Republican Party must reject this argument if it wishes to stay relevant and principled.
Welcome to the Kingdom
With a $10 billion endowment, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology in Saudi Arabia has tapped one of the world’s most prominent educators. What does this mean for education in the Kingdom?
Dance Moms
Our nation’s leaders could learn a lot from Michelle Obama — and the fun way she’s approaching the issues important to her.