News-Basics

Guns, Violence, and Gun Control

admin — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:56:27 +0000

How can we reduce the violence? Here you'll find history, statistics, current laws and new proposals, and a wide range of opinions. Read more...

Health Care Reform

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:20:19 +0000

The Supreme Court has upheld the Health Care law. Read more...

Egypt and the Arab Uprisings

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:28:47 +0000

Whatever role fundamentalism plays in the new government, there is almost certain to be a struggle for power with the military. Read more...

Iran

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:12:29 +0000

Why does the U.S. consider Iran dangerous? How close is Iran to developing a nuclear weapon? What’s the history behind the hostility between us? Read more...

Occupy Wall Street

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:03:20 +0000

Learn about the origins and unfolding story of these global protests—and read what commentators have to say about them. Read more...

Europe’s Debt Crisis

admin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:59:17 +0000

Greek debt, bailouts, austerity, unemployment, protests, and political upheaval: a brief explanation, and opinions on what’s likely to happen next. Read more...

Israel and the Palestinians

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:02:07 +0000

What’s behind this long conflict? An overview of the history, the opposing points of view, and the issues remaining to be resolved. Read more...

National Issues

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:59:13 +0000

Want to learn more about other topics in the news? Here you’ll find links to overviews of important national issues, and other pieces you may find interesting.

Immigration

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International Issues

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:55:28 +0000

Here you’ll find links to overviews of important world issues, and other pieces you may find interesting. Read more...

Science

admin — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:12:50 +0000

Enjoy these links to science-related web pages on cyber-warfare, green chemistry, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, problems with U.S. nuclear plant safety, and more. Read more...