http://www.theweek.com/home/sitemapRecent articles from THE WEEKen-us2009 The Week Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. THE WEEK is a registered trademark owned by Felix Dennis. THEWEEK.COM is a trademark owned by Felix Dennis.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:18:19 -0500Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:18:19 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/103219/Obama_in_China_What_the_media_missedhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/103219/Obama_in_China_What_the_media_missedEven through a veil of censorship and propaganda, the Chinese people managed a clearer view of Obama's visit than the US media did.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/103044/What_do_we_do_about_the_dollarhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/103044/What_do_we_do_about_the_dollarThe dollar is down and heading lower. Can we afford to let it sink?Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102950/Obamas_three_fateful_testshttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102950/Obamas_three_fateful_testsBy the middle of next month, the die will be cast on the economy, health-care reform and Afghanistan. These are the tests that will decide Obama's presidency.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102841/Obamas_fractured_Israel_policyhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102841/Obamas_fractured_Israel_policyObama has pro-Israel credibility among Arabs, where it does him no good. But he lacks it where he most needs it, leaving him powerless to enforce his demand for a freeze on Israeli settlements.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102730/Will_campaign_cash_influence_financial_reformhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102730/Will_campaign_cash_influence_financial_reformThe connection between campaign contributions and public policy is more subtle than most cynics acknowledge. But as the Senate considers reform of the financial system, the opportunities -- and motives -- for abuse are mounting.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102688/The_maomaoing_of_Anita_Dunnhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102688/The_maomaoing_of_Anita_DunnAccusations that White House communications director Anita Dunn is a left-wing ideologue have no credibility. But that doesn't mean they haven't been successful.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102644/The_referendum_on_Obamahttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102644/The_referendum_on_Obama Republicans took a joyful victory lap last week for next year's 2010 midterm elections. Now all they have to do is run the race.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102593/Should_Obama_confront_China_on_currency_manipulationhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102593/Should_Obama_confront_China_on_currency_manipulationPaul Krugman and others are pushing Obama to demand that China revalue the yuan. As he prepares for his first presidential trip to Asia, here's why the president should ignore their pleas.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102520/How_long_can_conservatives_oppose_gay_marriagehttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102520/How_long_can_conservatives_oppose_gay_marriageIn Maine this week, opponents of gay marriage won a narrow victory at the polls. But Americans are rapidly warming to the idea, and even social conservatives won't be able to hold out much longer.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102433/Immigration_A_hotbutton_issue_on_icehttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102433/Immigration_A_hotbutton_issue_on_iceLess than two years ago, illegal immigration was roiling the Republican base and fueling a divisive national debate. What happened?Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102355/The_GOP_dumps_the_Gipperhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102355/The_GOP_dumps_the_GipperMired in anger and vituperation, seemingly hell-bent on becoming a small-tent faction rather than a big-tent governing party, Republicans have betrayed the leader they ritually canonize. The GOP is now the party of malaise.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102159/Its_Army_vs_CIA_in_Afghanistanhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102159/Its_Army_vs_CIA_in_AfghanistanA front-page story in The New York Times reveals the U.S. Army has initiated another shock-and-awe campaign. This time, the enemy is the CIA.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102068/A_midterm_message_in_Virginia_and_New_Jerseyhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/102068/A_midterm_message_in_Virginia_and_New_JerseyOne Democratic candidate has distanced himself from his party's and his president's signature issue. Another has embraced it. Who's better off?Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101879/Prelude_to_Republican_fratricidehttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101879/Prelude_to_Republican_fratricideGOP candidates in New York and New Jersey should be cruising to victory this November. But angry conservatives would rather hand power to Democrats than help moderate Republicans win.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101834/Daycare_sex_abuse_case_haunts_Massachusetts_Senate_racehttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101834/Daycare_sex_abuse_case_haunts_Massachusetts_Senate_raceMassachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, the Democratic front-runner to fill Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat, didn’t prosecute the notorious Fells Acres Day Care case. But when she had a chance to help end the 'travesty,' she took the easy way out.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101798/Obama_and_the_GOP_2008_debate_foretold_allhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101798/Obama_and_the_GOP_2008_debate_foretold_allThe last of Barack Obama's 2008 debates with John McCain previewed the kind of president he has become. It also painted a vividly distinct portrait of the current GOP.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101679/Gen_McChrystal_is_a_good_soldierhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101679/Gen_McChrystal_is_a_good_soldierAfter the politicization of military 'recommendations' by the Bush administration, Gen. McChrystal's candor is as welcome as his new strategy.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101584/Is_Obama_a_brute_or_a_pushoverhttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101584/Is_Obama_a_brute_or_a_pushoverRepublicans keep seeing double when they look at the president. For a clearer view, they should watch less Glenn Beck and more Saturday Night Live.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101543/Is_China_dangeroushttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101543/Is_China_dangerousSarah Palin was widely ridiculed for her speech in Hong Kong last month. But Chinese nationalism bubbles nonstop and the alarm Palin raised about the authoritarian regime wasn't stupid—not by a long shot.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101511/We_can_afford_a_second_stimulushttp://www.theweek.com/bullpen/column/101511/We_can_afford_a_second_stimulusAs long as unemployment remains high, and interest rates are at rock-bottom lows, the prudent thing for government to do is keep on spending. The arithmetic speaks for itself.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400