Commentary - America's Future

By Sonny Bunch • Jul 16,2009

Joe Klein = The Worst

Fantastic bit from the good folks at KSK: I love warm weather, even when it slouches toward humidity. I detest the harsh, slightly metallic quality of the air forced through...

By AF Editors • Jul 15,2009

Platitudes!

Hillary Clinton gave her first big speech today as Secretary of State. To be fair, every politician fills his or her orations with an impressive array of insubstantial platitudes. But...

By AF Editors • Jul 15,2009

Human Rights Watch — Raising Funds in Saudi Arabia

A fascinating exchange between Jeffrey Goldberg and Human Rights Watch Executive Director Ken Roth, all in response to this op-ed by David Bernstein. (Hat tip: MG)

By AF Editors • Jul 05,2009

I’ve got nothing to say about Sarah Palin

But I’ll recommend one thing – before digging in to the avalanche of commentary, read all of Palin’s own explanation of why she’s stepping down.

By AF Editors • Jul 01,2009

The GOP was doomed!

Analogies are flying. What year is this for Republicans? 1964? 1976? 1992? I think 1937 deserves more attention. I noticed this in a review of a book about FDR: Roosevelt...

By Sonny Bunch • Jun 05,2009

Stereotypes are fun!

Nikki Finke, at the tail end of a post about how to make sure Leno doesn’t end up cannibalizing Conan with his hour long show: Finally, rescue Amy Poehler from...