The Next Verdict from the Zimmerman Trial
Now that the jury has acquitted George Zimmerman of the murder of Trayvon Martin, Americans will need to look elsewhere for answers to the larger questions of social and racial justice the case raised
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Snowden Makes A Smart Move
The NSA leaker may be able to turn the vagueness and weakness of international law to his advantage
What Snowden Needs Now Is a Good Lawyer
Venezuela, Nicaragua and Bolivia have offered NSA leaker Edward Snowden asylum, but before he makes any other life-changing decisions, he should talk to a lawyer
Why Edward Snowden Isn’t a Refugee
And why Ecuador’s a bad place to go if you are one
Talking With the Taliban
The talks open the possibility that by the time the U.S. formally ends its combat missions in 2014 there will at least be some “de-escalation” in the conflict.
Is Obama Prolonging The War In Syria?
Driven by humanitarianism, realpolitik or a combination of both, the Obama administration’s Syria policy is entering a dangerous new phase.
Brennan Rocks the Boat With Deputy CIA Pick
John Brennan went for a virtually unknown person who has no intelligence community experience but who does have the two qualifications guaranteed to make Agency hands uneasy: “White House official” and “lawyer.”
Susan Rice: A Voice for Intervention
Here is an article from 2011 on Susan Rice, who will replace Tom Donilon as Obama’s National Security Advisor.
Why Obama Wants a Top Bush Lawyer to Head the FBI
James Comey challenged the legality of George W. Bush’s wiretapping program, making him a hero to Democrats.
Uncertain Justice
Justice Anthony Kennedy may hold the key vote in four major cases next month.
Four Non-IRS Questions for Treasury Secretary Jack Lew
Here are four questions Lew needs to answer Tuesday on the state of America’s financial health.
Scrambling To Find AP Leaker, Obama’s Administration Vindicates Bush
To judge from this week’s developments, we’re still accelerating in the direction set by George W. Bush after 9/11 towards a retrenchment of White House power and secrecy, and new limits on the media.
Obama, Perry And The True Source Of The Texas Jobs Miracle
There’s a scramble to claim credit for the Texas miracle, and now President Obama has jumped in with both feet.