Opinions, Editorials, and Commentary

Romm Mug

This dependence is economically unsustainable and dangerous for our children, Joseph Romm says.

West Mug

A solution to our energy problems has to be practical, reality based and short term, J. Robinson West says.

So far, the polls don't show him getting a big lift.

Candidates have always complained about media bias; John McCain is no different—and is off base.

The public will see through reporters' love affair with the Democratic nominee.

Mortimer Zuckerman

No combination of solar, wind, ethanol, or anything else will allow us independence in the near future.

Dr. Bernadine Healy

There's no pill or procedure to make physical rehabilitation happen on its own.

Robert Schlesinger (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)

McCain's answer to Obama's rhetorical flights should be to find his own voice.

Neither candidate can afford to jeopardize their "authentic" reputations.

Fouad Ajami

Iraqi leaders move toward a "status of forces" agreement with the United States.

Harold Evans (Bill Auth/USN&WR)

If the United States is divided on national security, what kind of lead can it give?

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