Politics
Paying for peace in Afghanistan
Imagine you’re a Taliban militant. You’ve just been offered a shot at amnesty for killing civilians and American soldiers. All you have to do is renounce insurgency and promise not to fight for the Taliban anymore. Oh and you get paid for this, by the way. Deal or no deal?
Do it for the kids: stop unemployment
Why government spending may ameliorate economic conditions for future generations, even if it creates deficits now.
What politicians should wear trick-or-treating
Hillary Clinton as Lady Gaga? Naturally.
Beating up on Fox News is just helping them
Thanks for the entertainment, Rahm and the gang, but if I want a good catfight, I’ll stick to Real Housewives.
Will medical marijuana get the green light?
Illinois, in a joint effort with the Obama administration, could very well be the next state to hash out a plan to legalize medicinal cannabis.
When banking and Lil Wayne collide
The worst of the latest economic downturn may be over, but are banks still being as cautious as they should be?
Killing health care reform
Why Obama's health care plan will hurt us.
Well-endowed: what to do with NU's $5.3 billion
Northwestern has more than $5 billion in the bank; why not spend some? Ideas for badly-needed development projects around the globe.
Commerce: the worst chamber since the one with secrets
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce continues to virulently oppose climate-protection legislation; the situation is becoming increasingly dire. Companies like Apple and even Nike are fighting back, but is it enough?
Why you shouldn't be so afraid of Iran
Iran may seem like a pretty frightening place right now, but maybe it's not as bad as it is being portrayed.
Nobel Prize will go back to the future
If a Nobel Peace Prize is awarded for something that hasn't happened yet, was it ever actually awarded?
Getting it on: the leading cause of political apathy
So what do sex and foreign relations really have in common? Here's a look at some correlations.
Your wallet is empty, and banks are cashing in
Banks all over America are instituting over drafting programs that essentially charge high interest on small, often accidental loans.
Gay marriage bill: progressive or politics?
Why the Illinois gay marriage bill may be an election-year stunt.
Why your bank won't keep it simple
If customers actually knew how bizarre and arduous their credit card terms were and were offered a plain vanilla alternative, banks would be forced to compete on who could provide the best and cheapest service.
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