The Colbert Candidacy
Stephen Colbert has often joked about seeking elected office. But it is his sister, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, who is making a very real run for Congress.
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The Next Space Race: Regulating the Universe
The first space race is long over. Is the second one already upon us?
Biting the Hagel Bullet
Republicans may not be crazy about a Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, but it would be unwise to block his confirmation.
Water for Elephants
Sen. Marco Rubio is the latest politician to suffer at the hands of likers, retweeters, and up-voters.
The Forgotten and Unnecessary Problem
A decades-long trade embargo has done little to encourage a more open Cuba–is is time for a shift in policy?
On Shifting Ground: A New Diplomacy for Syria?
As the death toll continues to rise in Syria, is a lasting peace within reach?
Saving the “Violence Against Women Act”
What has made a once-bipartisan measure a matter of controversy?
Fighting for America, Fighting against DOMA
Does the Defense of Marriage Act belong in America today?