German Chancellor Angela Merkel chats with members of her cabinet during the weekly German government cabinet meeting on May 2, 2012 in Berlin, Germany.
New Republic: How Merkel Learned To Love Power
()As an economic crisis looms in Europe, most of the world has looked to Germany to lead the rest of the EU through the tough times. Harold James of The New Republic argues that the German people, and their leader, have become more and more comfortable with this kind of power.
Weekly Standard: President Obama's Fake Pragmatism()
May 14, 2012 Fred Barnes of The Weekly Standard argues that President Obama is not nearly as pragmatic as his campaign would like voters to believe. When it comes to compromise, Barnes writes, "he wants to be bipartisan, but only if that means getting his way."
The Nation: Can Romney Catch Up To Obama Online?()
May 14, 2012 Online advertising is becoming equally, if not more important than TV ads for political candidates. Ben Adler of The Nation argues that while Obama is leading Romney in this area, but the GOP candidate isn't far behind.
Foreign Policy: Got A Conflict? 6 Ways To Resolve It()
May 11, 2012 The world is rife with conflict — in fact, there is a whole academic discipline devoted to resolving it on a grand scale. Aaron David Miller has six points that any negotiator can use to ensure that problems between countries can be resolved successfully.
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A Mother And Son, And 'The Good Side Of Things'()
May 11, 2012 Born in 1948 with spina bifida, Dennis McLaughlin was missing several vertebrae and unable to use his legs. His mother, Theresa, was a single mom, working in a paper mill near Portland, Maine. He interviewed her to thank her for how she raised him.
Weekly Standard: Romney Is Right On Gay Rights()
May 11, 2012 President Obama's support for gay marriage has put the spotlight on Mitt Romney. Some conservatives want him to turn further to the right. But Jeffrey H. Anderson of The Weekly Standard argues that Romney already has a good position on gay marriage — and he should stick with it.
New Republic: On Gay Marriage There's No Downside()
May 11, 2012 President Obama said Wednesday that he supports gay marriage. Some supporters worry that this position will hurt his re-election bid, but Ruy Teixeira of The New Republic thinks that the president's announcement won't change the minds of most voters.
The Nation: Gay Marriage Caught Romney Off Guard()
May 11, 2012 President Obama's support for gay marriage surprised many people. Ben Adler of The Nation argues that the announcement caught presidential candidate Mitt Romney off guard, and is pushing him to talk more about social issues than he'd like.
Weekly Standard: Obama's "Evolution" Is Insincere ()
May 10, 2012 On Wednesday President Obama told ABC News that he supports same-sex marriage. Elliot Abrams of The Weekly Standard argues that the president's "evolving" views are politically motivated.
Foreign Policy: Where Is Same-Sex Marriage Legal?()
May 10, 2012 President Obama said on Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage. Uri Friedman of Foreign Policy takes a look at some other countries who have already legalized these unions.
The Nation: Good News For Democrats In Wisconsin()
May 10, 2012 Voters in Wisconsin went to the polls this week to decide who the Democratic challenger to Governor Scott Walker will be in the June election. John Nichols of The Nation argues that turnout in the primary spells good news for the end of Walker's gubernatorial career.
New Republic: On Marriage, The Risk Is Romney's()
May 10, 2012 On Tuesday President Obama told ABC News that he supports same-sex marriage. Some have said it will hurt his re-election bid, but Noam Scheiber of The New Republic thinks the move will force Mitt Romeny to state his own position. And that will put the GOP contender in a tough spot.
Weekly Standard: Walker's Strong Showing In Wis.()
May 10, 2012 On Tuesday Wisconsin voters went to the polls in a primary election. They chose Mayor Tom Barrett of Milwaukee to challenge Governor Scott Walker in June. But Stephen F. Hayes of The Weekly Standard thinks the showing for Walker was surprisingly strong. And suggests that he still has a base of motivated voters.
