The strategies of religious and political extremists like James Dobson of Focus on the Family have become more nuanced of late.
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Wired for Distraction: Kids and Social Media
Most parents who worry about their kids’ online activity focus on the people or content their children might encounter: Are they being cyberbullied?
Can Obama Change the Game on Middle East Peace?
No one should have been surprised that there was no meeting of minds between President Barack Obama and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at their inaugural summit on Monday. Although the two men proclaimed a shared commitment to having Israelis and Palestinians live in peace, their views on how to get there remain substantially at odds. Now, as Obama puts the finishing touches on a new peace plan to be unveiled shortly — perhaps when he addresses the Muslim world from Cairo next month — the question facing the Administration is how to pursue its strategy with an unenthusiastic Israeli partner.
Zakaria: Pakistan’s crackdown will create chaos
A Taliban spokesman issued threats and ultimatums against Pakistani officials this week as the country’s military continued its offensive against the militant group in the Swat Valley.
Suspect package found near Bank of England
Authorities were investigating a suspicious package that was found Tuesday in the vicinity of the Bank of England, just two days before world leaders meet in London at the G-20 Summit.
Focus on the Family Head Dobson Resigns
— Conservative evangelical leader James Dobson has resigned as chairman of Focus on the Family but will continue to play a prominent role at the organization he founded more than three decades ago, The Associated Press has learned. Dobson notified the board of his decision Wednesday, and the 950 employees of the Colorado Springs, Colo.-based ministry were informed Friday morning at a monthly worship service, said Jim Daly, the group’s president and chief executive officer. Dobson, 72, will continue to host Focus on the Family’s flagship radio program, write a monthly newsletter and speak out on moral issues, Daly said