Real Salt Lake's Jonny Steele (right) trips Chicago Fire's Sebastian Grazzini during a Major League Soccer matchup. The game ended without a score — one of 11 ties each MLS team is likely to record this season.
The American Way: Winners And Losers, And No Ties
()It's not whether you win or lose — it's how you play the game. But Frank Deford says its downright un-American to have a tie in sports.
New Republic: How Merkel Learned To Love Power()
May 15, 2012 As an economic crisis looms in Europe, most of the world has looked to Germany to lead the rest of the EU through the tough times. Harold James of The New Republic argues that the German people, and their leader, have become more and more comfortable with this kind of power.
Foreign Policy: Is A Greek Exit From The EU Possible?()
May 15, 2012 Remember when breaking up the eurozone was unthinkable? Uri Friedman of Foreign Policy has noticed several European officials who have "crossed the rubicon" and started discussing the possibility of a Greek exit, or, a Grexit.
The Nation: Who Will Avert A Euro Collapse?()
May 15, 2012 The demise of "Merkozy" and the election of Francois Hollande in France has many in the EU wondering about the future of austerity. Andy Robinson of The Nation argues that after the latest round of European elections, power does not lie with the traditional leaders of Europe.
Weekly Standard: President Obama's Fake Pragmatism()
May 14, 2012 Fred Barnes of The Weekly Standard argues that President Obama is not nearly as pragmatic as his campaign would like voters to believe. When it comes to compromise, Barnes writes, "he wants to be bipartisan, but only if that means getting his way."
The Nation: Can Romney Catch Up To Obama Online?()
May 14, 2012 Online advertising is becoming equally, if not more important than TV ads for political candidates. Ben Adler of The Nation argues that while Obama is leading Romney in this area, but the GOP candidate isn't far behind.
Foreign Policy: Got A Conflict? 6 Ways To Resolve It()
May 11, 2012 The world is rife with conflict — in fact, there is a whole academic discipline devoted to resolving it on a grand scale. Aaron David Miller has six points that any negotiator can use to ensure that problems between countries can be resolved successfully.
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A Mother And Son, And 'The Good Side Of Things'()
May 11, 2012 Born in 1948 with spina bifida, Dennis McLaughlin was missing several vertebrae and unable to use his legs. His mother, Theresa, was a single mom, working in a paper mill near Portland, Maine. He interviewed her to thank her for how she raised him.
Weekly Standard: Romney Is Right On Gay Rights()
May 11, 2012 President Obama's support for gay marriage has put the spotlight on Mitt Romney. Some conservatives want him to turn further to the right. But Jeffrey H. Anderson of The Weekly Standard argues that Romney already has a good position on gay marriage — and he should stick with it.
New Republic: On Gay Marriage There's No Downside()
May 11, 2012 President Obama said Wednesday that he supports gay marriage. Some supporters worry that this position will hurt his re-election bid, but Ruy Teixeira of The New Republic thinks that the president's announcement won't change the minds of most voters.
The Nation: Gay Marriage Caught Romney Off Guard()
May 11, 2012 President Obama's support for gay marriage surprised many people. Ben Adler of The Nation argues that the announcement caught presidential candidate Mitt Romney off guard, and is pushing him to talk more about social issues than he'd like.
Weekly Standard: Obama's "Evolution" Is Insincere ()
May 10, 2012 On Wednesday President Obama told ABC News that he supports same-sex marriage. Elliot Abrams of The Weekly Standard argues that the president's "evolving" views are politically motivated.
