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John Kerry: From the Fog of War to Foggy Bottom

Influenced by his Vietnam experience, Secretary of State Kerry will favor diplomacy over military action.

Jack Lew: Out With The Old, In With The Lew

Unlike Tim Geithner, Treasury Secretary Lew is an ardent Democrat and veteran of partisan battles.

Chuck Hagel: Confirmed But Compromised

Chuck Hagel survived a bruising confirmation battle, but his real challenges lie ahead.

John Brennan: Under Surveillance

By putting drone policy in the spotlight, Brennan's confirmation may have unforeseen consequences for the CIA and American foreign policy.

Progressive Neoconservatism

Progressives have reason to protect military spending from overly dramatic budget cuts.

Wayne LaPierre, Gun Salesman

The NRA executive's recent call for women's armed self-defense boils down to nothing more than a sales pitch for the gun industry.

The Unique Inequalities of American Education

Why our one-of-a-kind educational funding scheme is unfair.

The Failures of the Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate may not be the best metric for measuring the economy's well-being.

Parents for Pot: Part II

Legalization of marijuana may be the paradoxical solution to our nation's drug problems.

Parents for Pot: Part I

Current federal policy regarding marijuana use is failing; legalization offers a solution.