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GOP Nervous About Trends in Special House Races
Thu, 08 May 2008 14:38:00 -0400
With all the focus on the presidential race, it's easy to forget about the elections to fill open House seats — and what they might say about the Republicans' congressional chances in November. Still, readers can't stop wondering about the contest for the White House, including the possibility of an Obama-Clinton ticket.
Balancing Politics and Medals at the Olympics
Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Softball player Jessica Mendoza won a gold medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics. The Olympics in China this year provide a great platform to discuss Human Rights, she says. But could the simple word "Darfur" cause her to lose a medal?
Urban Violence on the Rise
Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400
Many American cities are experiencing a rise in murder rates, with last month being one of the deadliest. Wall Street Journal reporter Gary Fields, who's been covering the murder spike, offers insights about what's behind the increase. And Tio Hardiman, who works with a Chicago-based anti-violence group called Cease Fire, discusses efforts in his city to stop violence before it happens.

The Talk of the Town

Word Feast
Lauren Collins Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When Christopher Russell, a captain at Gramercy Tavern for many years, went to work at Union Square Café, where he is now the general manager, he decided to import a few traditions. (Both restaurants are owned by Danny Meyer.) He banished wordy descriptions from the wine list and switched from . . .
The Open Secret of Success
James Surowiecki Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In the current atmosphere of economic tumult, the announcement that Toyota sold a hundred and sixty thousand more cars than General Motors in the first three months of this year might seem like a minor news item. But it may very well signal the end of one of the most . . .
No Endgame
Elizabeth Kolbert Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Presidential-primary races tend to proceed along self-reflexive lines. The candidate who is ahead--or who is perceived to be--receives more press coverage. He collects more contributions and endorsements, and these generate still more media attention, which brings in more money, more votes, and so on. Meanwhile, his . . .

 

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