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Puzzle No. 3294 Puzzle No. 3294

And don’t miss Kosman and Picciotto’s crossword blog, Word Salad.

Sep 10, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

The President Should Speak Again About the Necessity of ‘Open-Door’ Diplomacy

The President Should Speak Again About the Necessity of ‘Open-Door’ Diplomacy The President Should Speak Again About the Necessity of ‘Open-Door’ Diplomacy

The president can and should explain the necessity of negotiation in the pursuit of a “just peace.”

Sep 10, 2013 / John Nichols

Rising Above the Failure of Imagination

Rising Above the Failure of Imagination Rising Above the Failure of Imagination

The conversation about diversity in Science Fiction & Fantasy reveals how racism constrains even imagination. 

Sep 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Roxane Gay

Failures to Sell War Make a Strong Case for Diplomacy

Failures to Sell War Make a Strong Case for Diplomacy Failures to Sell War Make a Strong Case for Diplomacy

Will President Obama’s prime-time address tonight signal a real shift in the White House’s Syria policy?

Sep 10, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

From ‘Inequality for All’, a Challenge for America

From ‘Inequality for All’, a Challenge for America From ‘Inequality for All’, a Challenge for America

Jacob Kornbluth's new film, Inequality for All, reminds us that democracy is not a spectator sport and that divide between rich and poor is growing in the US.

Sep 10, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why the Push for Syrian Intervention Is About More Than Just Assad

Why the Push for Syrian Intervention Is About More Than Just Assad Why the Push for Syrian Intervention Is About More Than Just Assad

Why does Obama insist on retaining the option of attacking Syria, despite growing opposition in Congress and the general public?

Sep 10, 2013 / Michael T. Klare

Beware the New Senate Bill on Syria

Beware the New Senate Bill on Syria Beware the New Senate Bill on Syria

Congress shouldn’t allow a diplomatic breakthrough to open a back door to a force resolution. 

Sep 10, 2013 / George Zornick

Syria: The Alternative to War

Syria: The Alternative to War Syria: The Alternative to War

Now we know: a diplomatic solution is possible.

Sep 10, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen and Katrina vanden Heuvel

Our Fossil-Fueled Future

Our Fossil-Fueled Future Our Fossil-Fueled Future

World Energy in 2040.

Sep 10, 2013 / Michael T. Klare

Obama Remembers He’s Not George W. Bush

Obama Remembers He’s Not George W. Bush Obama Remembers He’s Not George W. Bush

Kerry's rhetorical point may give Obama an option besides ill-advised airstrikes. 

Sep 10, 2013 / Robert Scheer

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