One of the great ironies revealed by the global recession that began in 2008 is that Communist Party–ruled China may be doing a better job managing capitalism’s crisis than the democratically elected U.S. government
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Has Barbie Delivered a Knockout Blow to the Bratz?
The Bratz may be hosting their final slumber party next month.
The Arab Spring: Is This the Syrian Regime’s Playbook?
A man in a white shirt lies motionless, apparently dead, on an otherwise empty road, his arms and legs splayed at awkward angles. Intense gunfire crackles as four black-clad anti-riot policemen in helmets and shields run up to the body, several beat it with their batons before dragging it along the asphalt by its feet
Republican Freshmen: Four Faces of Washington’s Reshaped Political Landscape
For months, the Washington press corps has referred to the House Republican freshman class as a monolithic entity. Depending on whom you ask, all 87 newbies are either heroes or extremists, holding Republican Speaker John Boehner’s feet to the fire over conservative causes.
INVESTIGATIONS: The Elite
The congressional investigation of Communists turned last week from a story of espionage to a story of Communists in high places in Government. The course was changed by the testimony of a soft-voiced ex-Communist, who sat down before the House Un-American Activities Committee and calmly told a tale of high powered plotting in New Deal days.He was Whittaker Chambers, 47, for 13 years a member and “paid functionary” of the Communist Party, a strong anti-Communist since 1937
Spain: Can Zapatero’s Exit Redeem the Socialist Party?
In an attempt to stop the downward spiral of support for his ruling Socialist party, Spanish Prime Minister Jos Luis Rodrguez Zapatero ended months of speculation by announcing on Saturday that he will not seek re-election after completing his second four-year term next March. Now high-ranking members of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party will jockey for the job if, as expected, a primary is held after regional and local elections on May 22.
Boehner’s Choice: Brace for a Government Shutdown, or Cross the Tea Party
John Boehner, who often meets the press flanked by a team of deputies, took the podium alone on Thursday. With a week left before the government shuts down April 8, the House Speaker took pains to dispel rumors of a deal.
Murfreesboro, Tenn.: Yes to Church, No to Mosque
When the congregation of Grace Baptist Church held services in its new building last month, no protesters marched outside to mark the occasion.
Paris: 10 Things to Do in 24 Hours — Introduction
Madagascar is an island nation in limbo. A 2009 coup, in which the opposition leader toppled the country’s President with army backing, has created a stalemate with no single party able to form a transitional government
Zimbabwe cancels visit by U.N. torture investigator
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