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Yanukovych Won. Get Over It.
Ukraine has cast its vote for the guy who was on the wrong side of the barricades in the Orange Revolution five years ago. The end of civilization as we know it? Not likely.

Who Wants to Bomb Iran?
Meet the men calling on Barack Obama to launch airstrikes against the Islamic Republic.

Prepare for Liftoff
The future of space exploration will be driven by private markets, not government spending.

Dead Terrorists Tell No Tales
Is Barack Obama killing too many bad guys before the U.S. can interrogate them?

The Revolution is Dead. Long Live the Revolution.
Just because the Orange revolutionaries lost in Ukraine, doesn't mean their cause did.

Try Again
Why Obama should reverse his reversal and keep the KSM trial out of civilian courts.

The LWOT: The underpants bomber talks; millions for the KSM trial
A new weekly brief on the legal war on terror.

This Week at War
What the four-stars are reading -- a weekly column from Small Wars Journal.

Bricks for Bread and Milk
India's capital city has been flooded with a new wave of migrant workers -- children.

Interview: Kanat Saudabayev
Kazakhstan's foreign minister on his country's unlikely new role as Europe's democracy watchdog.

Saving Pakistan's Heartland
While media attention has focused on the battle for control in its restive tribal areas, Pakistan needs to develop a strategy for thwarting the creeping Talibanization of its urban centers.

Celebrities, Stay Home
Foreign ministers, elected politicians, NGO executives, and Hollywood types all want to help Haiti. But that doesn't mean they should head there.

Post-Copenhagen Scorecard
The deadline has passed for countries to submit CO2-reduction targets under the new climate accord. Here's the verdict.

Dead or Alive?
Five world leaders who may or may not still be with us.

Indian Motion
From New Delhi's perspective, the "AfPak" debate is all about the "Pak."

They're Here, They're Queer, It's No Big Deal
Gay Israelis have been serving openly in the military for 17 years, and their country is safer for it. 

The Revolution Will Definitely Not Be Televised
If a protester waves a sign in Russia, and no one sees it on TV, does he exist?

Londonistan
Forget about Yemen. The real terrorist threat exposed by the underwear bomber is in Merry Olde England.

The End of Diplomacy?
Once up a time, Americans achieved great things abroad. No longer.

“I Am So Happy He’s Not Dead”
Photojournalist Chris Hondros shares the scenes and stories of the two and a half weeks he spent walking the rubble of Port-au-Prince -- visiting morgues and newly dug mass graves, and meeting survivors in crowded makeshift hospitals.

Solomon's Baby in the Middle East
A trip to a village literally cut in two by war.

Big Trouble With Big China
From Washington to Beijing, relations are looking more tense than ever. Here's a guide to which disputes matter -- and which are likely to blow over fast.

Alito Was Right
No, the Supreme Court did not open the door for foreign involvement in U.S. elections.

How to Read the QDR
What the Pentagon’s most highly anticipated planning document says about the gap between its aspirations and reality.

The Peace Deal Obama Should Be Making
With its Middle East negotiations going nowhere, the United States should seize the chance to make a historic agreement with North Korea.

The War on Tap: Stadium Where Cleveland Cavaliers Play Has Removed Water Fountains
The only way for thirsty fans to get water now is to wait in line at the concessions counter for a free small cup or pay $4 for bottled water.

The Bizarre Terror Conviction of Pakistani Scientist Aafia Siddiqui, And Why There's a Good Chance She's Innocent
Human rights groups say that Siddiqui, who has been found guilty of attempted murder, was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani officials in 2003 and tortured at the behest of the U.S.

The Other Side of the Super Bowl: Congressional Fundraising Blitz
Even when the venue is America’s most public sports spectacle, politicians largely succeed in remaining invisible, especially when their activities include fundraising.

Are 'Carbon Cowboys' Running Amok With Cap and Trade Speculation?
Global carbon trading has become a speculative market, where people trade only for the purpose of profiting.

How Shopping Carts May Be Our Greatest Weapon in the Health Care Fight
Including the USDA in health discussions could lead to better subsidies for organic farms -- and healthier Americans.

When Will Obama Stop Trying to Work with Republicans?
Obama seems to be determined to give bipartisanship one more shot, hoping he can smooth out GOP obstruction to his agenda.

New Orleans Revels in Saints' Superbowl Victory
Four years ago, it seemed Katrina had destroyed the Big Easy. The New Orleans Saints are now the Super Bowl Champs and the city is feeling fearless.

Did We Just Witness the Beginning of Sarah Palin's Presidential Campaign?
Palin is now moving front and center as a potential challenger to Obama. That may scare Republicans who worry about their party's prospects in 2012.

ACORN Smear Collaborator Claims Persecution to Raise Money for Her Legal Troubles
In a bizarre fundraising appeal, James O'Keefe's co-conspirator Hannah Giles claims ACORN is trying to 'destroy' her -- and invites you to donate $35 to $5,000 to her legal fund.

Behind the Scenes, GE’s Top Exec Confided Credit Woes
Hank Paulson's new book details a very different recollection of events that persuaded FDIC Chair Sheila Bair to help guarantee over $70 billion in GE debt.

Bad Policies Are Really What's Driving California's Huge Prison Costs
By opting for a policy of sending low-level offenders to state prison, California is far out of step with other states – and out of time.

Sarah Palin Aims to Bust Up the Republican Party -- And the Tea Party Movement
Palin's speech was her boilerplate of non sequiturs and cognitive disconnections, but in the interview that followed, she revealed her hand in a game for the presidency.

Don't Drink the Tea Party Kool-Aid
Let's hope the American people don't buy the propaganda of anti-government groups calling for the overthrow of the very institutions that protect all of us from tyranny.

Wealthy CEOs Conspire to Influence Elections for GOP
Wall Street CEOs have formed a group to take advantage of new fundraising possibilities opened up by the Supreme Court decision to end the ban on corporate election spending.

Radical Homemaking: Why Both Men and Women Should Get Back In Kitchen
A glance into America’s past suggests that homemaking could play a big part in addressing the ecological, economic and social crises of our present time.

Could U.S. Air Strikes Push Pakistan into Khmer Rouge Type Genocide?
As in the 1960s in Cambodia, U.S. air strikes are having a devastating effect in Pakistan, not just on the targeted communities, but on public consciousness throughout the region.

Why I Had to Stop Making Hardcore Porn
As a director of heterosexual porn, I came to learn that while my overt task was to make sure the girls got naked, my true responsibility was to make sure the girls got punished.

'Reality' Show Lets You Decide If Women Get Abortions?
A new show lets viewers weigh in on whether the characters have abortions. Is it a smart way to spark discussion about abortion, or tone deaf and callous?

Obama Religious Adviser Wants President to Speak Against Ugandan 'Kill the Gays' Bill at Prayer Breakfast
At a press conference where a gay Ugandan was too frightened to show his face to the media, a member of Obama's religion council and other clergy threw down the gauntlet.

Howard Zinn: "We Should Not Give Up the Game Before All the Cards Have Been Played"
Revolutionary change does not come as one cataclysmic moment but as an endless succession of surprises, moving zigzag toward a more decent society.

Watch out Tea Party, Progressive Anger Is Alive and Kicking
There's rising populist anger against the bailed-out billionaires -- they're only going to get more angry as the same folks who crashed the system are now making record bonuses.

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