Archive for 101
Health Care Reform
The Supreme Court has upheld the Health Care law.
Egypt and the Arab Uprisings
Whatever role fundamentalism plays in the new government, there is almost certain to be a struggle for power with the military.
Iran
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?
Europe’s Debt Crisis
Greek debt, bailouts, austerity, unemployment, protests, and political upheaval: a brief explanation, and opinions on what’s likely to happen next.
Israel and the Palestinians
What’s behind this long conflict? An overview of the history, the opposing points of view, and the issues remaining to be resolved.
Sudan (and Darfur)
Darfur, explained… The new nation of South Sudan… the ongoing violence, and issues still to be resolved.
Abortion
Understanding the controversy: the most persuasive arguments on both sides… what the law allows… and more.
Education Reform
Improving education in the U.S.: How well has No Child Left Behind worked? What do reformers propose doing differently? Read the arguments for and against charter schools, merit pay, tenure reform, and more.
The Federal Budget, and Deficit-Cutting
Confused by the debates? Find out who’s proposing what, and what the commentators are saying.
Libya
The war is over; Qaddafi is dead. How did a disorganized group of rebels prevail over the dictator’s well-trained military? And what sort of government will emerge?
