As the case of Malala Yousafzai shows, educational inequalities breed conflict and repression and hurt all nations
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The Magical Negro Falls to Earth
But victory for Obama in 2012 would signify more racial progress than it did in 2008
Is Romney Doomed? Not Yet
It’s been a disastrous month, but the underlying numbers still suggest that this will be a close race to the end
The War Against a War President
In their attempts to characterize Obama as “weak” on defense, Republicans face an uphill battle
Should Voting Be Mandatory?
Voting is not optional in 23 countries. Here’s why the United States should become the 24th
Undecided? Election 2012 is Up To You
The numbers say that every vote will count—and the race will be determined by a handful of voters.
Who Is More Thoughtful—Obama or Romney?
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney present a sharp contrast in decision-making styles—one impulsive, the other overtly deliberative
Cartoons of the Week: April 21–27
Newt goes to the moon, while Mitt Romney toes the border between conservative and moderate
School Reform: Why Romney and Obama Aren’t Talking About Education
When it comes to school reform, both candidates have a party-base problem
How Is Obama Faring Against a Republican Challenge?
The Republican strategist and Democratic pollster in their bi-weekly faceoff about Election 2012
Can Republicans Learn to Love Mitt Romney?
The Republican strategist and Democratic pollster in their bi-weekly faceoff about Election 2012
Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan: Not So Crazy
His plan is sloppy and, in parts, bizarre. But the impetus behind it — tax simplification and reform — is not