Articles Index
Presidential Approval Ratings
Analysis of presidential approval ratings -- overall, Iraq and economy -- from 2001 to 2008.
Wordless Wednesdays, October-December 2008
Wordless Wednesdays blog posts feature photographs, not words. Check out these WW links from the news channel at About.com.
Historical Presidential Approval Ratings
End of term presidential approval ratings from Eisenhower to Clinton.
Opinion and Commentary
Recap opinion and commentary on the 2005 Energy Bill.
Fake Photographs and One-Way Political Angst
There is a rise in the number of "doctored" photos appearing in news stories and political campaigns. What's the educated political consumer to do?
Valerie Plame Investigation
This is an annotated compilation of blog posts and other writings on the Valerie Plame investigation.
Valerie Plame Wilson Timeline
Karl Rove / Joseph Wilson and Valerie Plame Wilson Timeline
Bush on Iraq
We should reflect on the rhetoric coming from the White House four years ago, at the start of this extended military action, and compare it with what is being said today, as President Bush prepares to escalate military action.
News - The Iraq War
This news archive records events surrounding the second War in Iraq, which has morphed from an event supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans to one opposed by a majority.
Year In Review
We started the year with Jack Abramoff pleading guilty to mail fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy and ended it with the death of former President Gerald Ford and the hanging of Saddam Hussein. Here’s a month-by-month recap of the year.
Fifth Anniversary
A series of articles reflecting on the state of America since 11 September 2001.
The Tragedy of Unlearned Lessons
Dr. Joe P. Dunn -- Charles A. Dana Professor and Chair of History & Politics at Converse College -- compares Vietnam with Iraq, Johnson with Bush, McNamara with Rumsfeld.
News - US Supreme Court
This is an annotated compilation of blog posts on the US Supreme Court.
Civility, Politics and the Media
Is it possible to discuss politics and remain civil (polite) in America? Research and anecdotal evidence suggests that the answer is no.
Danish Cartoons - Background, Timeline, Context
A Danish newspaper published cartoons depicting the prophet Mohammad in September 2005; organized protests/riots began in early 2006. Background, timeline, context for this story.
The Political Year in Review
Recap of news highlights for 2005.
Katrina and the Risks of Global Warming
Commentary on insurance industry projections of increased natural disasters worldwide due to climate change (global warming) and rising sea temperatures.
Should We Rebuild New Orleans?
Commentary on mitigation verus rebuilding after natural disasters, focusing on 2005 Category 5 Hurricane Katrina
News - 2005 Energy Bill
This is an annotated compilation of blog posts and other writings on the 2005 Energy Bill, HR 6.
Political Opinion
Public opinion news about the Presidency, Congress, legislation.
RSS News and Blogs Feeds
One-stop for the best US politics RSS feeds - mainstream media and blogs. An ever-growing list, as new feeds become available.
Opinion: United Airlines and the US Pension System
Editorial and opinion about the pension system in the United States and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).
Editorial Commentary : John Bolton, UN Nominee
Wrap up of editorial commentary on John Bolton, President Bush's nominee to represent the US before the United Nations.
Guide to Editorial Cartoons
An evolving guide to the best editorial cartoons available online.
Editorial Comment on the Bush Budget
Editorial comment on the Bush Budget - Feb 2005
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