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A Long, Hard, Forgiving Look at Chuck Hagel

Jan 7, 2013
Chuck Hagel has apologized for the anti-gay comments he made in 1998 but liberals continue to disapprove of him for secretary of defense; with so much emphasis on the infamous fiscal cliff, someone should pay attention to the looming "climate cliff"; meanwhile, India's Supreme Court will rule on a case that may mean the end of affordable generic drugs all over the world. These discoveries and more after the jump.

Israeli Segregation à la Rosa Parks

Dec 19, 2011
An Israeli woman is relegated to the back of the bus by a group of Orthodox Jews; New York celebs party with the Occupiers; and studying fish may be the key to understanding why uninformed voters are a necessary evil in our democracy. These discoveries and more after the jump.

Clinton Denies Designs on Biden’s Throne

Oct 13, 2011
What's a secretary of state to do in the face of international terrorism and domestic unrest? Why, she should set the record straight on the "Today" show, which is just what Hillary Clinton did Thursday to tackle cloak-and-dagger rumors that she might replace Vice President Joe Biden in 2012 (more) .