Sep 30th, 2008 · Author and blogger Bill Bishop argues that Americans are segregating themselves into ideologically-homogeneous communities. Now he worries that the majority of Americans are so comfortable in their beliefs that they can't even listen to opposing viewpoints.
Sep 12th, 2008 · In recent years, some groups opposing illegal immigration say the public debate has strayed from their real cause — reducing all immigration, including legal. Now, they've started an ad campaign touting the risks of overpopulation. The ads warn that the U.S. faces environmental damage, increased congestion and threats to economic justice unless immigration is dramatically reduced.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Sen. Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania will speak Tuesday at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, where his dad was denied a speaking role at Bill Clinton's 1992 convention for opposing abortion rights. The senator says he won't talk about abortion, which he opposes, but rather about why he thinks Barack Obama is better suited to fix the broken economy than John McCain.
Aug 21st, 2008 · Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain campaigned Wednesday in Las Cruces, N.M. At a town hall meeting there, he criticized Barack Obama for opposing last year's troop surge in Iraq. He also answered questions from the audience about his vice president pick.
May 5th, 2008 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has used his country's vast energy wealth to return Moscow to the world stage during his eight years in office. But instead of integrating with the West, as some had hoped, the Kremlin has made its mark by opposing Western policy.
May 5th, 2008 · A pizza chain is apologizing for calling LeBron James a crybaby — in print. The Cleveland Cavaliers star complained about the officiating during the basketball playoffs. A player for the opposing Washington Wizards called him a "crybaby." Then the pizza chain Papa John's made T-shirts with that word and James' number — 23. To help make up for the verbal foul, Papa John's will sell Cleveland residents large pizzas on Thursday for twenty-three cents.
Mar 6th, 2008 · The lead plaintiff in a warrantless wiretapping lawsuit against AT&T is talking publicly about the case. Congress may grant AT&T and other firms retroactive legal immunity. That could end a flurry of lawsuits opposing the Bush administration's post-Sept. 11 eavesdropping program.
Feb 26th, 2008 · Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have traded barbs over who has been more forceful in opposing NAFTA. A talk with experts -- on the left and the right -- reveals that the fight might be irrelevant, since NAFTA has had a miniscule impact on the U.S. economy.