Celeste Headlee
Managing chemicals to protect children
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that chemical-management policies have to be revised to better protect children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
Wikileaks sheds new light on Guantanamo Bay
A new cache of classified documents from the website Wikileaks gives new insights into how the United States classifies detainees in Guantanamo
Post-BP oil disaster: Not much has changed, right?
One year after the BP oil spill, the US energy policy hasn't changed much, but the effects on the Gulf Coast won't be known for some time.
A warning against the US economy: Will it get worse?
Standard & Poor's gave a negative outlook on US debt recently. Can the government get its act together?
From military veteran to humanitarian
Many veterans want to continue to serve after they've left the military, and some turn to humanitarian work to recover that sense of purpose.
David Foster Wallace's new book, the 'Pale King'
Michael Pietsch, David Foster Wallace's longtime editor, talks about his role as an editor and the new, posthumous book by Wallace.
Why the United States should push Saudi Arabia toward democracy
For the sake of both countries, the United States should press for democratic reforms in Saudi Arabia, rather than looking the other way.
Protests against drug violence in Mexico
Mexican citizens have taken to protesting against the government in an attempt to curb the drug violence plaguing the country.
How much will a government shutdown cost?
If Congress and the President can't agree on a budget, and the federal government shuts down, how much will it cost?
Government shutdown could hurt democracy in the Middle East
The fledgling democracy movements throughout the Middle East could be hindered if the US government shuts down.
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