Four NYT Journalists Missing in Libya
New York Times journalists Anthony Shadid, Stephen Farrell, Tyler Hicks, and Lynsey Addario have not been heard from in more than 24 hours.
Libya Intervention Window Closing
Alain Juppé’s concession that “the moment has passed” for NATO to successfully intervene in Libya is correct.
Obama Fills Out His Bracket While World Collapses
President Obama is once again catching flak for his leisure activities.
Who in Their Right Mind Would Want to be President?
Who wants that job? (And is willing to work that hard to get it?)
Leave The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Alone
As gas and oil prices rise, the pressure is increasing to tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. It’s a dumb idea.
Finally, Signs Of A Recovery On The Jobs Front
Much like the buds starting to appear on the Cherry Blossom trees in Washington, D.C., February’s jobs report offers some signs of new life for the labor market.
U.S. Military Intervention In Libya? Just Say No
Intervening to “help” the Libyan revolt is very tempting, but it’s a temptation we ought to resist.
Mariah, Beyoncé, Usher and Gaddafi Money
Muammar Gadaffi’s family hired big name entertainers for parties. What with the ongoing mayhem in Libya, that’s coming under scrutiny.
Freezing Dictator Assets: Good Idea?
Wouldn’t we be better off offering besieged rules exile in relative comfort in exchange for graceful exits?
Unfit For Liberty?
The uprisings in the Arab world have led some to suggest that the Middle East isn’t “ready” to be free. They’re wrong.
Saudi Arabia Hoping To Bribe Its Citizens Not To Revolt
Is Saudi Arabia the next domino to fall in the Middle East? The Royal family is hoping that money will be enough to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Noted Historian Rick Santorum Retcons The Crusades
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum thinks we’ve been too hard on the Crusaders.
Oil Hits $100 Per Barrel: Is The U.S. Economy Hanging In The Balance?
The continuing chaos in Libya could have a serious impact on the U.S. economy, especially if it spreads to other oil producing nations.
What Should The U.S. Do About Libya? Most Americans Say Nothing
Calls are coming from both sides of the aisle for the U.S. to do “something” about the situation in Libya. It would be better if we didn’t get involved.
Libyan Ambassador To U.S. Calls For Action Against Libya
Calls are growing for outside intervention in Libya but it’s unclear what can, or should, be done.
Gaddafi Fatwa Issued by Leading Muslim Cleric
Muslim cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi has issued a fatwa against Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya Update: At Least 84 Dead, Possibly Hundreds
The crackdown in Libya is turning into a massacre.
Wisconsin’s Hemlock Revolution
In the Middle East, protesters are marching for democracy. In the Midwest, they’re protesting against it.
The Revolution Continues In Libya
The Gaddafi regime is facing its most serious challenge in its 41 year history.
Bahraini Forces Fire on the Crowd
The Bahraini state appears willing to continue to use force against its population.
Dozens Dead As Libya Cracks Down On Protesters
As in Baharain, the Libyan Government has reacted violently to the populist uprising sweeping the Arab world. The difference is the Libyans are doing it largely without anyone noticing
Unrest in Bahrain Continues
The unrest continues as those killed during protests are buried. Plus some facts about Bahrain.
When Authoritarians Strike Back, Part II
Like in Bahrain, the Libyan authorities are not tolerating protests.
When Authoritarians Strike Back
The protests in Bahrain have taken a different path than those in Egypt.
Iraqi Defector Admits To Lying About Saddam’s WMD Program
It turns out the Iraq War was indeed based, in part at least, on a lie.
Mubarak’s Last Act: Hiding Stolen Wealth
Knowing his downfall was imminent, the former Egyptian dictator moved vast wealth out of rich of Western governments.