Hertzberg: Rather than choosing a hard or soft power narrative, Clinton will renew liberal internationalist "smart power." Hamas offers yearlong ceasefire should siege of Gaza end, borders open. Today's long read: In Egypt, Facebook is helping foster the rehearsal for revolution where freedom of speech, assembly
Needing both musical adventure and safe harbor in times cut between hope and fear, Fever Ray and Anni Rossi reignite old thrills while Emmy The Great and Morrissey chant songs of resilience.
With a vision that relies on many years residing in Wisconsin and lots of love for the state, Mark Brautigam’s photos are lighthearted, loving, and frequently beautiful.
Krauthammer: Clinton craves your adulation; Obama will take it, but he can leave it, too. When seeking cranks on Anderson's innaugural poem, one can do worse than The New Criterion. Against The Lancet, The Economist argues that Russia's massive economic reform did not kill millions. Michael
Treasury pick Geithner says in plain English: China is manipulating its currency. Priest: Obama has declared an end to the "war on terror" as defined by Dub-Dub. Guantanamo detainee released to Saudi rehab program now deputy leader of al Qaeda's Yemeni branch. Clinton goes big:
In a country so proud of its apple pie, there is an element of distrust for thin men.
Obama orders closure of Guantanamo, new ethics rules, revisions to CIA's torture playbook. The Bush team's record with Pyongyang these past eight years is a nearly unbroken string of defeats and retreats. Comparing Obama and Bill Clinton as though it's a Harvard-Yale football
Along with plenty of other changes to celebrate in the new year, Merge Records has signed a promising new act to their roster. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Telekinesis.
Three weeks ago, you swore you’d stop smoking and start running. So far, you’ve only jogged to the bodega. We know your shame, and confess our lack of resolve.
Obama takes the oath again--just to be sure. It's now possible to get a fairly exact head count--without a magnifying glass. How to measure the size of a huge crowd. In Iran, only those with satellite TV watched the inauguration; the streets were filled with students
