Oct 27th, 2008 · Writer Jonathan Rauch argues that if Democrats hope for historic breakthroughs on issues such as health care and climate change, then they should vote for John McCain. In his article "What's a Perverse Voter To Do?" he says one-party rule is ineffective and inefficient.
Sep 18th, 2008 · Jesse Harris came to prominence when pop-jazz singer Norah Jones enjoyed a breakthrough hit with his song "Don't Know Why." Along with having a knack for melody, Harris also sports his own distinctive voice. He performs selections from his seventh studio album, Feel, during his visit to Mountain Stage.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · A Stanford University researcher has found a way to predict with 70 percent accuracy whether a particular in vitro fertilization cycle will be successful. The breakthrough should make it easier to treat those who try to become pregnant with IVF.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · Those infected with a herpes virus are infected for life. That's because the virus goes "latent." Sometimes, it awakes from its slumber, producing painful illnesses. Now, scientists say they know how the virus becomes latent and why it wakes up.
Jun 27th, 2008 · In the 15 years since releasing its breakthrough debut, the roots-pop band has become one of the most popular rock groups in America. The band plays from and talks about its new album, Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings.
Jun 11th, 2008 · After breakthrough shows at anime conventions, The Slants' members have found a devoted audience of media-savvy teenagers. With a mostly Asian lineup, the band challenges and pokes fun at the stereotypes of Asian-American identity.
May 21st, 2008 · Turkish-German filmmaker, 34, drew an Oscar nomination and a Cannes screenwriting award for his hot-ticket movie The Edge of Heaven. Critics say it's his breakthrough as a leading light of the new global cinema.
May 12th, 2008 · London-based 20-year-old Kate Nash is one of many British women poised to make pop breakthroughs in the wake of Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse. But music critic Robert Christgau thinks she's special, in large part because she's ordinary.