Assad's death leaves Syria at a fragile peace crossroads
The Washington Post notes Hafez Assad died at 69 leaving a question of power succession to Bashar Assad. It argues Bashar may modernize but could inherit hard line policies. Israeli-Syrian talks stall, focus shifts to Palestinian talks and border stability with Lebanon amid transition.
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Syria
Middle East
Richard Nixon
China
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Bashar Assad
London
Lebanon
Hezbollah
Washington Post
Senators shift to eco friendly climate bill debate
Senators move from questioning global warming to designing economically sensible preparation. The House may block actions toward climate change with Emerson and Knollenberg amendments targeting Kyoto treaty funds. Critics say such measures hinder federal and local efforts, delaying essential reforms and energy standards.
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Jo Ann Emerson
R-Mo
Clinton
Japan
Emerson
Joe Knollenberg
R-Mich
Knollenberg
Southern
California
Metropolitan Water District
House
Energy Department
Europe
U.S
United States
Congress
Cynicism and Patriotism in Postwar American Soul
The piece explores how Vietnam and subsequent crises shaped a divided national psyche. It argues distrust of leaders became routine while core American ideals and hope endure, questioning whether future leaders will live up to those ideals. It cites Watergate No Gun Ri Iran coup and political spins.
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Elian Gonzalez
Marisleysis
Barry Levinson
U.S
Vietnam
Spain
Morley Safer
CBS
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Clinton
Waco
Ruby Ridge
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Muhammad Mossadegh
Shah
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No Gun Ri
Fdr
Eisenhower
Kennedy
al Gore
Gonzalez
Elian
United States
Florida
John McCain
Straight Talk
South Carolina
McCain
We the Students and the Constitution in Schools
A columnist praises Jamin Raskin’s We the Students as a vital tool to teach high schoolers about constitutional rights. It notes a nationwide plan to implement the curriculum via law schools and Brennan Marshall Fellows and highlights Ken Starr’s role in bringing order and civics into inner city schools.
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Jamin B. Raskin
American University
Washington College of Law
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
John Marshall
Washington Times
American University Law
Washington
Andrea Billups
America
Brennan-Marshall
Kenneth Starr
Anacostia High School
White House
Starr
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