Dateline Detroit: Welcome to Subprime City (II)

How do the financial troubles of a Detroit family belie the notion that the United States is a consumer paradise?

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Dateline Detroit: Welcome to Subprime City (Part I)

After the collapse of the U.S. auto industry, how is Detroit being hit hard once again?

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Iraq and the Politics of Withdrawal: Lessons from U.S. Occupations in Latin America

What lessons has the United States failed to draw from its occupations in Latin America?

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Pathways to Environmental Solutions (Part II)

Can a collective effort between consumers and industry help us to meet the world’s energy challenge?

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Pathways to Environmental Solutions (Part I)

What three hard truths must we understand in order to combat the world’s energy challenge?

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Ramadan, Basilicas and Diversity in Khartoum

How does a Western woman living in Sudan’s capital experience Ramadan?

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Microsoft and General Gates

What global image problems is Microsoft encountering — thanks to the U.S. government?

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EU Vs. U.S. — Whom to Trust on Antitrust

Judging by their antitrust policies, who cares more about consumers — the United States or Europe?

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The Sputtering Space Race — A 50-Year Perspective

Fifty years after Sputnik, is there any reason for the United States to redouble its commitment to space exploration?

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Reflecting on Ramadan

What unique insights emerge when a non-Muslim observes Ramadan?

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