The Strategy of a Failed Candidate?

While my opinions of both CNN and TIME are best kept heavily muted, I continue to have a high opinion of Fareed Zakaria; and I am impressed that TIME has allowed him to pursue projects leading to articles that plumb far deeper than the usual superficiality...

Getting Attention May be a Good First Step

The good news is that, at least according to a story that just appeared on Al Jazeera English, President Barack Obama has “officially” recognized that Occupy Wall Street exists: US President Barack Obama has said that the “Occupy Wall Street”...

The Audacity of Reality

Robert Johnson’s analysis in the current issue of The New York Review, which examines President Barack Obama’s jobs program and the speaking tour he gave to promote it, provides a valuable perspective on reality at its harshest. Obama’s biggest...

Bucking the System: Two Points of View

Here is what Herman Cain told participants in the Florida straw poll this past weekend before they cast their ballots: When you cast your ballot at this straw poll, send Washington a message. They’re ready for a problem solver, not another politician....

South Africa has Given Its Support to the Palestinian Bid for Full Membership in the United Nations

South Africa has given its support to the Palestinian bid for full membership in the world body, the United Nations, with President Jacob Zuma urging all member states to vote ‘yes’.

NASA Announces International Space Apps Competition to Support the Open Government Partnership

NASA is announcing the International Space Apps Competition to support the Open Government Partnership (OGP), which President Barack Obama announced Tuesday. The challenge will culminate with a two-day event next year that will provide an opportunity...

Exploring the Arts Raises $2.5M At Annual Gala to Support Arts Education in NYC Public High Schools

Over 700 invited guests toasted the evening’s honoree Tony Bennett, in celebration of his 85th Birthday, at the Exploring the Arts (ETA) annual benefit gala on Sunday, September 18.  The event, which opened with Tony’s sold-out debut at the...

United States Looking to Stop Any And All Funding to Palestine If Statehood is Pursued

A key committee of the House of Representatives held a hearing on Wednesday to reexamine U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority, if it goes ahead with plans to submit an application to the United Nations for full membership as a state. Envoys for the United...

Trying to Explain Obama’s Failures (and Why They are Likely to Continue)

In his review of Adam Phillips’ On Balance for The New York Review, Michael Greenberg cites a perspective on liberalism that may do much to explain why Barack Obama’s attempts to deal with the Republican Party have amounted to little more than...