The 27th Victim: Nancy Lanza Is Subject Of ‘Frontline’ Documentary
The lives of the 26 people murdered by Adam Lanza at Sandy Hook Elementary School last December were eulogized and celebrated after the tragedy. But many discussions about Lanza’s first victim, his mother, Nancy, were marked by both sympathy and suspicion, particularly as the news emerged that she had taken her son to shooting ranges.
Death By Drone, And The Sliding Scale Of Presidential Power
The controversy over President Obama’s targeted-killings-by-drone policy is a reminder that the default position of presidents in times of crisis is to side with national security over civil liberties. That instinct has been true throughout history, and has been acted on by liberal presidents and core conservatives.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Republican Scott Brown Won’t Seek Massachusetts Senate Seat
Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown will not seek the Republican nomination for Senate in a special election to replace Sen. John Kerry, the Democrat who on Friday becomes secretary of state. The decision leaves Republicans scrambling to find a competitive candidate in the deep blue state.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
On Climate Change, Americans May Trust Politics Above Preachers
Members of religious groups who have long looked to President Obama for action on climate change may have been encouraged by his inaugural call for tackling the issue. But if studies are correct, most religious Americans take their cue on this issue from political — not religious — beliefs.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
The Inaugural Ball: Thousands Of Dresses Searching For An Experience
The inaugural ball is sort of a strange event — it’s not really fancy, but everyone treats it like it is. People are determined to have the experience be special, even if the surroundings aren’t.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Inaugural Trivia Quiz
How many presidents have chosen to affirm (rather than swear) to “faithfully execute the office … “? Try your hand at inaugural trivia.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
A Gun Owner From The Left, Sen. Leahy Leads The Debate
He’s voted to allow guns in national parks and Amtrak trains, but Sen. Patrick Leahy rejects suggestions that he’ll slow-walk gun control efforts through Congress. Leahy chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, which begins hearings on the issue at the end of this month.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Grand Jury Indicts Ray Nagin On Corruption Charges
Former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has been indicted on 21 counts of bribery and other corruption charges by a federal grand jury. When he became the city’s mayor in 2002, Nagin, a former cable TV executive, promised to revive New Orleans’ economy, and its trust in the city’s government.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Another George Bush Plans To Try His Hand At Politics
George Prescott Bush, 36, has announced he is running for office in Texas. The grandson of the first President Bush, nephew of the second, and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has already raised nearly $1.4 million. Now he just has to decide what job he’s campaigning for.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
As Polls Show Support For Gun Control, Calif. Gun Show Is A Hit
One month after the Newtown, Conn., school shootings, gun control is on the national agenda. The White House will outline its proposals this week, and national surveys are showing a majority of Americans support options such as requiring background checks for both private and gun-show sales.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
