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Archive
A collection of 14234 issues
3 December 2008: Afternoon
Putin learns how international markets work, deems them "ugly" and "unfair." Original "dude" Jeff Dowd explains why he likes White Russians. Russia and U.S. both refuse to sign international ban on civilian-maiming cluster-bombs. Instapaper for the commute: Crime, punishment, and politics
3 December 2008: Morning
India fingers Pakistani militant group for Mumbai attacks--a joint response is crucial for Pakistan's "shaky" civilian government. Movie-plot threats...might be what people worry about, but a bunch of trained...men with guns and grenades is all they needed. Security lessons learned from Mumbai.
2 December 2008: Morning
As the U.S. prepares to secede power in Iraq, locals hope their replacement is political, not violent. I like dice. You rolls 'em and you takes your chances! "I Have to Go Now" by Jenny Allen. He reads the cards like a game-show host, and
2 December 2008: Afternoon
Tracking the final regulations Bush is pushing through before Obama takes office. Florida breaks ground on first utility-scale solar investment, to be country's second-largest once running. For strengthening Iran, for failing New Orleans: 10 things Bush should regret most. African Union chairman says unity remains possible
Guilty Reading
Whether it’s political nonfiction, extraterrestrial erotica, or some combination thereof, we hold our genres dear. The TMN readers and writers reveal their favorite works from the back of the shelf.
Bright Inaugural Day, Washington
The U.S. presidential inauguration in January will be one for the ages. A hat tip to Langston Hughes.
Lincoln Logorrhea
In his cabinet choices, as in his home state, our president-elect mirrors our 16th president. Gore Vidal’s historical novel about Lincoln helps to balance the dozens of more rigid bios.
1 December 2008: Morning
Those behind the Mumbai attacks wanted to lure India into war; who will stop it from following the U.S. into that trap? Op: What they hated about Mumbai, and why running toward the explosions is the best way to help. Seismic changes required for U.K. after law-binding
1 December 2008: Afternoon
Senior U.S. interrogator in Iraq haunted by process that "betrays our traditions, and because it just doesn't work." Krugman: What to do? Look for the free lunches. GM and Ford apply to Sweden for aid to save Saab and Volvo. Brief on cholera, greed, and