| Jan 16, 2013 | Environment / HealthAfter avoiding the topic of climate change throughout his second presidential bid, Barack Obama renewed his commitment to the climate in his first news conference following his re-election. “I am a firm believer that climate change is real, that it is impacted...
| | Rights / DemocracyDemocrats and Republicans in Congress are having a hard time agreeing on anything these days. But there are some things that should never fall victim to partisan bickering. One of these is protecting women against domestic violence and sexual assault. But for...
| | Economy / BusinessIf you’re having political déjà vu as Obama’s second term in the White House gets underway, you’re not alone. The supposedly populist candidate — who won re-election promising to tax the rich, protect Social Security, and make the economy fair — has...
| | Peace / SecurityThe chicken hawks are out in force these days, attacking Chuck Hagel, President Barack Obama’s choice for Secretary of Defense. He’s too reluctant to use force, they say. He favors negotiation over sanctions and sanctions over bombs, they say. He...
| | Food / FarmingOn Super Bowl Sunday, 50 lucky fans will be on the field with R&B superstar Beyoncé during the halftime show, thanks to a Pepsi sweepstakes. Slightly less lucky winners will have their photos seen by millions during the halftime show, even though they won’t...
