Social Security: Now What?
Talks of austerity and budget-slashing may be in vogue, but don’t expect Social Security to take any hits any time soon.
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Fin-Hagel-ing A Confirmation
Chuck Hagel was once a leading voice in the Republican Party. He’s now on the receiving end of his former colleagues’ full firepower.
Hillary: the Woman, the Legend, the Meme
An examination of the former Secretary of State’s surging popularity.
Is Al-Shabaab Deciding Somalia’s Future?
A militant group sees its power and influence grow in Somalia.
Borderless War: What to Do Next in Mali
French forces have retaken most of Mali in an ongoing struggle with terrorists. But what’s next?
Politics at Play in Push for Immigration Reform
A bipartisan group of eight senators has endorsed a plan for comprehensive immigration reform. But can it pass in our current political environment?
Obama’s Guantanamo
Given the seemingly insurmountable politics preventing Guantanamo’s closing, what can President Obama do to mitigate the damage in the meantime?
Shattered Ceilings: Lifting the Ban on Women in Combat
Women in the armed forces can now serve in combat positions–are we actually close to creating a gender-equal military environment?