Faith an issue in presidential campaign as deep South votes
Rebecca Nelson on March 13th, 2012 in Politics
In this presidential campaign, it appears voters care about the candidates’ personal religious views. But should it matter?
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GOP presidential candidates support stronger U.S. action against Iran
Rebecca Nelson on March 6th, 2012 in National Security, Politics
Republican presidential candidates took time out of their Super Tuesday schedules to speak to a pro-Israel conference and criticize President Barack Obama on his policies regarding Israel and Iran.
Obama defends record on Israel, but AIPAC crowd not convinced
Rebecca Nelson on March 5th, 2012 in National Security, Politics
President Obama addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s annual policy conference Sunday. He reaffirmed his support for Israel, and said the United States is committed to protecting the Jewish state. Over 13,000 delegates converged on the Washington Convention Center for the lobbying organization’s meeting, the best-attended in its history. Israeli president Shimon Peres also spoke.
Bill banning indefinite detention of Americans reviewed by Sens. Feinstein, Leahy
Rebecca Nelson on February 29th, 2012 in National Security, Politics
The Senate Judiciary Committee reviewed legislation Tuesday that would guarantee due process for all Americans.
Congress scolded for overstepping bounds on local abortion bill
Rebecca Nelson and Ariel Rothfield on February 21st, 2012 in Health, Politics
Pro-choice groups joined today on Capitol Hill to protest a new bill that would block abortions for D.C. women past their 20th week of pregnancy.
“Shame, China:” bitter welcome for future Chinese president
Rebecca Nelson and Jaclyn Skurie on February 14th, 2012 in Politics
While the Obama administration welcomed Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, pro-Tibet demonstrators protested outside the White House.
Sharpton calls for “all-out assault” on voter ID laws
Rebecca Nelson on February 7th, 2012 in Politics
The Rev. Al Sharpton announced his plan to block laws requiring voter identification on Tuesday morning. Opponents say the proposed laws will hamper voter rights.
Homegrown terrorists uphold al-Qaida mission in the West
Rebecca Nelson on January 31st, 2012 in National Security
Although al-Qaida has diminished as a working terrorist organization, it still poses a threat to the West, according to Mitchell Silber, the head of the NYPD Intelligence Division’s Analytic Unit.
On Tuesday, Silber discussed his new book, The Al-Qaeda Factor: Plots Against the West, at the New America Foundation.
The butterflies are gone, but are young voters ready to commit to Obama?
Rebecca Nelson on January 25th, 2012 in Politics
Listen now: The Obama phenomenon, four years later by Rebecca Nelson
Young voters aren’t thrilled with Obama. But many say he sure beats their other options (if they’re paying attention, that is).
Pro-lifers push abortion rights as top election issue
Rebecca Nelson on January 23rd, 2012 in Politics
The economy is the central theme of the 2012 presidential election, and some pro-life activists say keeping abortions legal has economic impacts because of the costs to the federal government.